2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio
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 Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 31 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio
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Our analysis found MyComputerCareer - Westerville to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Ohio. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the small private for-profit school handed out 2,803 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MyComputerCareer - Westerville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 271 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lorain County Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 93 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCCC is $4,465. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,405. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 31 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus State Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school handed out 67 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Columbus State, 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 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Stark State College is a public institution located in North Canton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 59 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,310. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,406. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Online courses are available at Stark State College, 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 71% took at least some of their classes online.
North Central State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Mansfield, Ohio, and it awarded 58 basic certificates 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. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at North Central State College, 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, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lakeland Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Kirtland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 35 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakeland is $4,161. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,975. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lakeland. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 23 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wright State University - Main Campus is $9,834. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,252. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wright State University - Main Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 20 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Warren County Career Center came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Lebanon, Ohio, the very small public school handed out 14 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
Belmont College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Belmont College is located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees if they attend Belmont College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,840. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Belmont College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Terra State Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Terra Community College is a public institution located in Fremont, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,444 in tuition and fees if they attend Terra Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,804.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Terra Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training is a public institution located in Marietta, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
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Central Ohio Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Newark, Ohio, the small public school handed out 4 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
COTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Zane State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Zane State College is located in Zanesville, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,556 in tuition and fees if they attend Zane State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,866. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Zane State College. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Owens State Community College is a public institution located in Perrysburg, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,782. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Owens State Community College. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Washington State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Marietta, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Edison State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Piqua, Ohio, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Edison Community College full time pay an average of $4,139 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,626. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Edison Community 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 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, the very small public school handed out 3 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Knox County Career Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Knox Technical Center is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they attend UC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,111.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 basic certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kent State University at Tuscarawas does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Xavier University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Xavier does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $42,460. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Xavier does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. CVCC is a public institution located in Brecksville, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
With a ranking of #25, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Batavia, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Clermont College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,198.
Online courses are available at UC Clermont College, 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 98% 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%.
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