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2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

7 Schools Ranked
$9,402 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,171 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.

The Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Ohio to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

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$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,058 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Cincinnati - Main Campus the best school in Ohio for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they attend UC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,058 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,679 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Ohio who attend Sinclair Community College full time pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,679 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$17,632 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cuyahoga Community College District. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

University of Akron Main Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,880. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,887 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,887 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,800 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Stark State College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$19,078 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,150 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Parma came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,150 in student loans.

Bryant & Stratton College - Parma does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 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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