by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking is part of that endeavor.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 64 schools in Ohio to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. 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.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Eastern Gateway Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for associate degrees in Ohio for overall quality. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school situated in Steubenville, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Gateway Community College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $8,010 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Not only is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $10,170 a year.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list means University of Northwestern Ohio is a great place for students working on their degree. University of Northwestern Ohio is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Northwestern Ohio has the honor of being ranked #2 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,519 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 64 associate degree schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sinclair Community College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $9,693 a year for undergraduates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,065 a year for undergraduates.
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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school situated in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cuyahoga Community College District is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,472 a year for undergraduates.
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With a ranking of #7, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is a small public school situated in Lima, Ohio.
James A Rhodes State College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $11,705 a year.
Clark State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Clark State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,112 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #9, Kent State University at Stark did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Kent State University at Stark is a public institution located in North Canton, Ohio.
Not only is Kent State University at Stark a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,533 a year for undergraduates.
Central Ohio Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. COTC is a small public school situated in Newark, Ohio.
Not only is Central Ohio Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,680 a year.
Lorain County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Elyria, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Lorain County Community College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,987 a year for undergraduates.
Owens Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #12. Owens State Community College is located in Perrysburg, 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, Owens Community College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,406 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #13, Zane State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,500 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #14, Stark State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in North Canton, Ohio.
Stark State College has the honor of being ranked #29 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $9,666 a year.
With a ranking of #15, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Akron, Ohio.
University of Akron Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #9 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,304 a year for undergraduates.
Ohio University - Southern Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Ironton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,002 a year.
Youngstown State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #17. Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Youngstown State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $19,147 a year.
Ohio Christian University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Located in Circleville, Ohio, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Ohio Christian University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,179 a year.
North Central State College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. North Central State College is a public institution located in Mansfield, Ohio.
North Central State College has the honor of being ranked #32 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,278 a year.
Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #20. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ohio University - Athens Campus is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,702 a year.
Marion Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #21. MTC is a small public school situated in Marion, Ohio.
Marion Technical College has the honor of being ranked #37 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,625 a year for undergraduates.
Kent State University at Geauga ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Kent State University at Geauga is a small public school located in Burton, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kent State University at Geauga is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,533 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #23, Shawnee State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Located in Portsmouth, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Shawnee State University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $19,688 a year.
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Lancaster, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus has the honor of being ranked #36 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,002 a year.
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University of Toledo landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. University of Toledo is a public institution located in Toledo, Ohio.
Not only is University of Toledo a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,787 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.