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2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio

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Finding the Best Information Technology Basic Certificate School for You

Information Technology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 485 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Ohio to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio

Check out the IT basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Ohio Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Information Technology

Our analysis found MyComputerCareer - Westerville to be the best school for information technology students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Ohio. MyComputerCareer - Westerville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Wright State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information technology schools in Ohio. Wright State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton.

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#4

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Owens Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

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#5

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Technology Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Information Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 637
Illinois 510
Indiana 553
Wisconsin 376

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

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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 Craig Dennis.

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