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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

19 Schools Ranked
$8,974 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,853 Avg Student Debt

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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,509 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Akron the best school in Ohio for computer science students working on their associate degree.

Herzing Akron does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $33,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Herzing Akron does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,728 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Ohio.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. Associate Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $16,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,224 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,040. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,224 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Cincinnati State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

DeVry University - Ohio

Columbus, Ohio
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,461 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DeVry University - Ohio. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $34,461 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, DeVry University - Ohio is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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$16,998 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Associate Degree recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $16,998 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Cuyahoga Community College District does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#6

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,050 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Hamilton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Hamilton is $6,318. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,943. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,050 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,147 Avg Student Debt

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

If you want to attend University of Akron Main Campus, expect to pay an average of $11,880 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,147 in student loans.

University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,411 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rhodes State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,721. Associate Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Rhodes State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full James A Rhodes State College Report

#9

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,050 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Miami University - Middletown did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Middletown is $6,318. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,303. Associate Degree recipients from Miami University - Middletown accumulate an average of $26,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Miami University - Middletown does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Miami University - Middletown Report

#10

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,837 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.

Students from Ohio who attend Stark State College full time pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,837 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Stark State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
$10,879 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, University of Toledo did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

In-state students pay an average of $10,879 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Toledo full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,239.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Toledo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$18,294 Avg Student Debt

Central Ohio Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

On average, associate degree students take out $18,294 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at COTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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$21,787 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Trumbull came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

On average, associate degree students take out $21,787 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Kent State University at Trumbull does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Kent State University at Trumbull Report

#14

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,371 Avg Student Debt

Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

Students from Ohio who attend Owens State Community College full time pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,782. Associate Degree recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $22,371 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Owens State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
$9,372 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,987 Avg Student Debt

Youngstown State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.

Students from Ohio who attend Youngstown State University full time pay an average of $9,372 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,732. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,987 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Youngstown State University. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$23,069 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Ashtabula did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

Associate Degree recipients from Kent State University at Ashtabula accumulate an average of $23,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Kent State University at Ashtabula does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$19,078 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,621 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Parma came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,078 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Parma accumulate an average of $27,621 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$26,123 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Geauga landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,123 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Kent State University at Geauga does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio
$22,596 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Tuscarawas came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,596 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Kent State University at Tuscarawas Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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