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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio

21 Schools Ranked
$40,565 Average Earnings
$23,586 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.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science 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 21 schools in Ohio to see which online programs were the most popular 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:

#1

MyComputerCareer - Westerville

Westerville, Ohio
2,839 Total Awards
$38,708 Average Earnings
$17,337 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named MyComputerCareer - Westerville the most popular school in Ohio for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the small private for-profit school handed out 2,839 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,337 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $157, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, MyComputerCareer - Westerville graduates make an average of $38,708 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

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370 Total Awards
$32,938 Average Earnings
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 370 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $15,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.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. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

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#3

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
106 Total Awards
$47,081 Average Earnings
$36,125 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Franklin University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Franklin University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 106 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $36,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Franklin University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,081 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

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#4

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
68 Total Awards
$40,112 Average Earnings
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Eastern Gateway Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Ohio. Eastern Gateway Community College is located in Steubenville, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $18,095 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Eastern Gateway Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,112 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

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123 Total Awards
$38,886 Average Earnings
$17,069 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great place for computer science students. This fairly large public school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 123 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $17,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Cuyahoga Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,886 during the early years of their career. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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126 Total Awards
$45,584 Average Earnings
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This large public school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 126 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,883 in student loans. 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. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

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49 Total Awards
$41,987 Average Earnings
$19,176 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 49 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,176 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Cincinnati State graduates make an average of $41,987 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

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#8

Miami University - Hamilton

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

Miami University - Hamilton landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. This small public school is located in Hamilton, Ohio, and it awarded 40 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $405, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Miami University - Hamilton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,907 during the early years of their career. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Stark State College

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

Stark State College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in North Canton, Ohio, and it awarded 160 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $20,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

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25 Total Awards
$38,621 Average Earnings
$16,780 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Rhodes State College is a public institution located in Lima, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.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. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

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20 Total Awards
$35,795 Average Earnings
$21,075 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Batavia, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 20 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,075 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $142.After graduating from UC Clermont College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,795 during the early years of their career. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Miami University - Middletown

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

Miami University - Middletown came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. This small public school is located in Middletown, Ohio, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Middletown graduates make an average of $41,640 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

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8 Total Awards
$40,551 Average Earnings
$34,675 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $34,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $156, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Herzing Akron, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,551 during the early years of their career. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

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197 Total Awards
$43,588 Average Earnings
$26,865 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 197 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Wright State University - Main Campus accumulate an average of $26,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $124, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Wright State University - Main Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,588 during the early year of their career. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Owens Community College

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

Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 12 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,602 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Owens State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,221 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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$39,998 Average Earnings
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Southern Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs.

Degree recipients from OHIO Southern accumulate an average of $22,883 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $344 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, OHIO Southern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,998 during the early year of their career.

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$40,630 Average Earnings
$24,108 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Zanesville Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from OHIO Zanesville accumulate an average of $24,108 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 $344. During the early years of their career, OHIO Zanesville graduates make an average of $40,630 annually.

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#16

Ohio University - Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, Ohio
$40,332 Average Earnings
$24,424 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Eastern Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,424 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $344. During the early years of their career, OHIO Eastern graduates make an average of $40,332 annually.

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$39,998 Average Earnings
$23,494 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from OHIO Chillicothe accumulate an average of $23,494 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 $344.After graduating from OHIO Chillicothe, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,998 during the early years of their career.

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#16

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
91 Total Awards
$43,228 Average Earnings
$13,098 Avg Student Debt

North Central State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. North Central State College is a small public school situated in Mansfield, Ohio. It awarded 91 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,098 in student loans. During the early years of their career, North Central State College graduates make an average of $43,228 annually. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

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1 Total Awards
$39,700 Average Earnings
$23,096 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Lancaster Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. OHIO Lancaster is a public institution located in Lancaster, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from OHIO Lancaster accumulate an average of $23,096 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $344 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OHIO Lancaster graduates make an average of $39,700 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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