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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio

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

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges.

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

Our analysis found University of Dayton to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Dayton Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Case Western Reserve University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Case Western carry an average student debt load of $25,973. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $439, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kent State University at Kent. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kent.

On average, compsci graduates from Kent State take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Cleveland State University carry an average student debt load of $25,102.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ohio University - Athens Campus is a great place for computer science students. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, compsci graduates from OHIO Athens take out $26,120 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Science at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

#6

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

With a ranking of #6, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CompSci majors at Youngstown State University take out an average of $22,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Science at Youngstown State University Report

#7

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Franklin University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Franklin University carry an average student debt load of $54,128.

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#8

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Xavier accumulate an average of around $25,337 in student debt.

Full Computer Science at Xavier University Report

With a ranking of #9, Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management is a small public school located in the large suburb of Wright-Patterson AFB.

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#10

Walsh University

North Canton, OH

Walsh University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Walsh is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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