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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

28 Schools Ranked
$40,565 Average Earnings
$23,586 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Ohio

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$32,938 Average Earnings
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the best school in Ohio for computer science students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,593 in student loans.After graduating from Sinclair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,938 during the early years of their career.

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$41,987 Average Earnings
$19,176 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $19,176 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Cincinnati State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,987 during the early years of their career.

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$40,551 Average Earnings
$34,675 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Herzing University - Akron helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Ohio.

On average, students take out $34,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $156 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Herzing Akron graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,551 during the early year of their career.

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$62,001 Average Earnings
$22,022 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 28 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Case Western Reserve University landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $22,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $458. Once they receive their degree, Case Western graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,001 during the early year of their career.

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$49,016 Average Earnings
$24,329 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,329 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $285.After graduating from UC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,016 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
$39,907 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $405. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Hamilton graduates make an average of $39,907 annually.

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$43,521 Average Earnings
$23,653 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Oxford landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

Degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of $23,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $490. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Oxford graduates make an average of $43,521 annually.

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$38,886 Average Earnings
$17,069 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, students take out $17,069 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Cuyahoga Community College District graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,886 during the early year of their career.

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#9

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$49,232 Average Earnings
$24,737 Avg Student Debt

Xavier University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $24,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $589. During the early years of their career, Xavier graduates make an average of $49,232 annually.

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$43,588 Average Earnings
$26,865 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,865 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $124. During the early years of their career, Wright State University - Main Campus graduates make an average of $43,588 annually.

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#11

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
$41,640 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Middletown came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,284 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $405 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Miami University - Middletown graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,640 during the early year of their career.

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$43,222 Average Earnings
$26,706 Avg Student Debt

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking.

On average, students take out $26,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from University of Akron Main Campus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,222 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
$44,241 Average Earnings
$28,394 Avg Student Debt

Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #13 on the list.

On average, students take out $28,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $158. Once they receive their degree, Cleveland State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,241 during the early year of their career.

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#14

DeVry University - Ohio

Columbus, Ohio
$51,132 Average Earnings
$41,305 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, DeVry University - Ohio did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,305 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $163. During the early years of their career, DeVry University - Ohio graduates make an average of $51,132 annually.

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$40,036 Average Earnings
$24,940 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking.

Degree recipients from BGSU accumulate an average of $24,940 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $323. Once they receive their degree, BGSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,036 during the early year of their career.

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$45,584 Average Earnings
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

On average, students take out $22,883 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $344, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from OHIO Athens, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,584 during the early years of their career.

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$38,621 Average Earnings
$16,780 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,780 in student loans.After graduating from Rhodes State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,621 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$34,701 Average Earnings
$20,948 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #18 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,948 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Stark State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,701 during the early year of their career.

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#19

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
$47,227 Average Earnings
$25,655 Avg Student Debt

University of Toledo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #19 on the list.

Degree recipients from University of Toledo accumulate an average of $25,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $205. During the early years of their career, University of Toledo graduates make an average of $47,227 annually.

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$38,945 Average Earnings
$26,694 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Kent ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,694 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $281.After graduating from Kent State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,945 during the early years of their career.

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$36,125 Average Earnings
$18,650 Avg Student Debt

Central Ohio Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,650 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, COTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,125 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
$41,955 Average Earnings
$28,827 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,827 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $160.After graduating from Youngstown State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,955 during the early years of their career.

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$34,352 Average Earnings
$26,136 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Trumbull did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #23 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,136 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $228 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Kent State University at Trumbull graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,352 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
$36,221 Average Earnings
$22,602 Avg Student Debt

Owens Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $22,602 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Owens State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,221 during the early years of their career.

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$35,298 Average Earnings
$26,621 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Kent State University at Ashtabula did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $26,621 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $235.After graduating from Kent State University at Ashtabula, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,298 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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%.

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