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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

65 Schools Ranked
$22,837 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,349 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. 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 Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 65 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

321 Total Awards
$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,124 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Cincinnati - Main Campus to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. UC is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 321 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $26,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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177 Total Awards
$27,487 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 65 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school handed out 177 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,487 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kent State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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139 Total Awards
$54,532 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,692 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Case Western Reserve University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Case Western is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 139 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Case Western does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $54,532. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Case Western accumulate an average of $22,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Case Western, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 1% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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131 Total Awards
$16,142 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,353 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 65 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Oxford landed the # 4 spot on the list. Oxford, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 131 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Oxford is $16,142. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,288. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of $23,353 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Miami University - Oxford. In 2019-2020 about 12% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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130 Total Awards
$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,186 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Akron, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 130 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of $27,186 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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114 Total Awards
$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,741 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend Ohio State full time pay an average of $11,936 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,019. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,741 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

Ohio State 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, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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112 Total Awards
$9,834 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,376 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 112 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $9,834 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wright State University - Main Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,252. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,376 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wright State University - Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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102 Total Awards
$24,448 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. OHIO Athens is located in Athens, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,448 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

OHIO Athens 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 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
102 Total Awards
$11,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,394 Avg Student Debt

Cleveland State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 102 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend Cleveland State University full time pay an average of $11,690 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,654. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,394 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cleveland State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
78 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,059 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 78 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,577 to cover tuition and fees at Franklin University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,059 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Franklin University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#11

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
75 Total Awards
$9,372 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,959 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school situated in Youngstown, Ohio. It awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $9,372 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Youngstown State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,732. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,959 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Youngstown State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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37 Total Awards
$28,183 Avg Student Debt

Baldwin Wallace University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berea, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College accumulate an average of $28,183 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Online courses are available at Baldwin Wallace College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

DeVry University - Ohio

Columbus, Ohio
36 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$43,872 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Ohio landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 36 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

DeVry University - Ohio does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from DeVry University - Ohio accumulate an average of $43,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

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

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35 Total Awards
$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,823 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Bowling Green, Ohio that handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend BGSU full time pay an average of $13,061 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,050. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,823 in student loans. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at BGSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
34 Total Awards
$21,966 Avg Student Debt

University of Dayton came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UDayton accumulate an average of $21,966 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UDayton. In 2019-2020 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Oberlin College

Oberlin, Ohio
33 Total Awards
$60,243 Average Tuition & Fees

Oberlin College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Oberlin, Ohio, and it awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $60,243 to cover tuition and fees at Oberlin. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
28 Total Awards
$10,879 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,655 Avg Student Debt

University of Toledo ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend University of Toledo full time pay an average of $10,879 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,239. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,655 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.

One thing to take note of is that University of Toledo does offer online classes in some areas. 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

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
27 Total Awards
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,401 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Hamilton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Miami University - Hamilton is located in Hamilton, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Hamilton is $6,318. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,943. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of $26,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#19

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
26 Total Awards
$42,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,737 Avg Student Debt

Xavier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 26 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Xavier, expect to pay an average of $42,460 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Xavier. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
22 Total Awards
$28,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,894 Avg Student Debt

Tiffin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,480 to cover tuition and fees at Tiffin University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Tiffin University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
18 Total Awards
$33,374 Average Tuition & Fees

Cedarville University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cedarville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,374 to cover tuition and fees at Cedarville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cedarville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Denison University

Granville, Ohio
18 Total Awards
$20,039 Avg Student Debt

Denison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Granville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,039 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Denison. In 2019-2020 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
18 Total Awards
$31,805 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,434 Avg Student Debt

Walsh University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Walsh is a private not-for-profit institution located in North Canton, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Walsh, expect to pay an average of $31,805 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Walsh accumulate an average of $32,434 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

Online courses are available at Walsh, 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 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Walsh University Report

#24

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
15 Total Awards
$45,514 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,338 Avg Student Debt

John Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. University Heights, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

John Carroll does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $45,514. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,338 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, John Carroll is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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14 Total Awards
$29,399 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Trumbull landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Warren, Ohio, the small public school handed out 14 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,399 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kent State University at Trumbull. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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