by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 64 schools in Ohio, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for associate degrees in Ohio in this year’s ranking. This large public school is located in Steubenville, Ohio.
Not only is Eastern Gateway Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,679.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in Dayton, Ohio.
Sinclair Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,973.
Out of the 64 associate degree schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,032.
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The quality degree programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Not only is Cuyahoga Community College District a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Ohio for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,852.
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Out of the 64 associate degree schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Stark landed the #5 spot on the list. Kent State University at Stark is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Kent State University at Stark has the honor of being ranked #13 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,284.
Lorain County Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #6. Elyria, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Lorain County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,502.
Clark State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Clark State Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,029.
North Central State College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. North Central State College is a small public school situated in Mansfield, Ohio.
Not only is North Central State College a great value, but it is also ranked #32 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,389.
Ohio University - Southern Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Ironton, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ohio University - Southern Campus is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,173.
With a ranking of #10, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. This large public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #1 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,344.
Zane State College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. Zane State College is a public institution located in Zanesville, Ohio.
Zane State College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,968.
Marion Technical College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. MTC is a public institution located in Marion, Ohio.
Not only is Marion Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Ohio for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,753.
Youngstown State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Youngstown, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Youngstown State University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,537.
With a ranking of #14, Ohio University - Lancaster Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. Located in Lancaster, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ohio University - Lancaster Campus is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,303.
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Stark State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Stark State College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,843.
Kent State University at Geauga came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. Located in Burton, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Kent State University at Geauga a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,834.
Owens Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. Owens State Community College is a public institution located in Perrysburg, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Owens Community College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,660.
University of Northwestern Ohio ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lima, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Northwestern Ohio is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,417.
Central Ohio Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #19. This small public school is located in Newark, Ohio.
Central Ohio Technical College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,232.
Washington State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #20. WSCC is a public institution located in Marietta, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washington State Community College is ranked #49 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,660.
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University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking. UC Clermont College is located in Batavia, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,822.
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Lakeland Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #22. Lakeland is a small public school situated in Kirtland, Ohio.
Lakeland Community College has the honor of being ranked #47 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,321.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus is a small public school located in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Not only is Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #42 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,752.
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James A Rhodes State College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Lima, Ohio.
Not only is James A Rhodes State College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,838.
Belmont College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #25. Belmont College is a public institution located in St Clairsville, Ohio.
Not only is Belmont College a great value, but it is also ranked #50 in Ohio for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,862.
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