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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Ohio

14 Colleges
$37,207 Avg Salary
$24,959 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked 4th in Ohio. In fact, 426 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Programming Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for programming majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Programming Schools

Our analysis found Cincinnati State Technical and Community College to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Ohio. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

On average, programming graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District take out $10,164 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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Out of the 14 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Akron Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, programming majors at University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt.

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James A Rhodes State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Lima.

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#7

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Central Ohio Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer programming students. Located in the small suburb of Newark, COTC is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 306
Illinois 461
Indiana 18
Wisconsin 249

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

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Majors Similar to Programming

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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