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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

12 Colleges
$64,070 Avg Salary
$27,690 Avg Student Debt

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Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 2nd in Ohio. In fact, 1,016 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

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

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Case Western Reserve University the best school in Ohio for computer science students. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Case Western take out is $25,973. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $439, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cedarville University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Cedarville, Cedarville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, compsci graduates from Cedarville take out $26,899 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Xavier University is a great place for computer science students. Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Xavier carry an average student debtload of $25,337.

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#4

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend John Carroll University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from John Carroll carry an average student debtload of $24,625.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

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#6

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

On average, compsci graduates from Cleveland State University take out $25,102 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.

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#8

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Franklin University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

On average, compsci graduates from Franklin University take out $54,128 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at OHIO Athens accumulate an average of around $26,120 in student debt.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Kent State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Kent State take out is $26,000.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 623
Illinois 3,680
Indiana 1,471
Wisconsin 248

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

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 12 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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