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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

10 Schools Ranked
$6,676 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,853 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps 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 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Ohio to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

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

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 98 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,728 in student loans. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
68 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Steubenville, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 68 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $18,095 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

Around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

MyComputerCareer - Westerville

Westerville, Ohio
36 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend MyComputerCareer - Westerville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. MyComputerCareer - Westerville is a private for-profit institution located in Westerville, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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83 Total Awards
$16,998 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 83 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,998 in student loans. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Ohio. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,040. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,090. On average, associate degree students take out $19,224 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

James A Rhodes State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Lima, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. On average, associate degree students take out $16,411 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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19 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,638 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Batavia, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Clermont College is $5,966. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,198. Associate Degree recipients from UC Clermont College accumulate an average of $19,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Cincinnati - Clermont College Report

#8

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
9 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,251 Avg Student Debt

Franklin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Franklin University is $9,577. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $37,251 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Since Franklin University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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

Herzing University - Akron came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Herzing Akron is located in Akron, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $33,509 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Herzing University - Akron Report

#10

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
26 Total Awards
$5,486 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,492 Avg Student Debt

North Central State College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. North Central State College is a small public school located in Mansfield, Ohio that handed out 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central State College is $5,486. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,784. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,492 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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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