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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

16 Colleges
$13,356 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$51,932 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Ohio with 1,479 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the best value school in Ohio for computer information systems students. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 per year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Sinclair Community College is ranked #1 for overall quality for CIS in Ohio.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Sinclair Community College

$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Miami University - Hamilton is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $6,318 per year. CIS majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out an average of $25,750 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $299.

Miami University - Hamilton excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Miami University - Hamilton Report

$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Miami University - Middletown is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Middletown are $6,318 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Miami University - Middletown take out is $25,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $299.

Full Computer Information Systems at Miami University - Middletown Report

$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

Ohio State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,936 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Ohio State take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

#5

Franklin University

Columbus, OH
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Franklin University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Franklin University are $9,577 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Franklin University accumulate an average of around $41,437 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at Franklin University Report

$9,834 Average Tuition & Fees

Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Wright State University - Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $9,834 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Wright State University - Main Campus take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Owens State Community College are $5,510 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Owens Community College Report

$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $11,777 per year. CIS majors at UC take out an average of $23,081 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $263.

UC also made our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio list, coming in at #5.

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#9

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH
$11,690 Average Tuition & Fees

Cleveland State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a large student population.

Cleveland State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,690 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Cleveland State University take out is $30,577.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Cleveland State University

#10

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH
$10,879 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Toledo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the city of Toledo.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Toledo are $10,879 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at University of Toledo take out is $29,500.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Toledo Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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