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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio

8 Colleges
$26,754 Avg Salary
$33,211 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 223 degrees and certificates from an Ohio school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Top Ohio Schools in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dayton.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Sinclair Community College Report

Out of the 8 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

The excellent programs at Franklin University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stark State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $14,108 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Stark State College Report

#6

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Central Ohio Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio list. COTC is a small public school located in the suburb of Newark.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Illinois 327
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

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 8 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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