by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking is part of that endeavor.
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We analyzed 44 schools across Ohio to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
Our Best Master's 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. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Ashland University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for master’s degrees in Ohio for overall quality. Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ashland University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $17,912 a year.
The quality degree programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State University - Main Campus 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 $25,817 per year for graduate students.
Out of the 44 master’s degree schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio.
Ohio University - Athens Campus has the honor of being ranked #6 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $21,582 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cedarville University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Cedarville is located in Cedarville, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Cedarville University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $17,984 a year.
A rank of #5 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $27,190 per year for graduate students.
Miami University - Oxford ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Oxford, Ohio.
Not only is Miami University - Oxford a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $28,958 a year.
Baldwin Wallace University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Located in Berea, Ohio, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Baldwin Wallace University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $23,787 a year.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,805 per year for graduate students.
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Xavier University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Xavier is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Xavier University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,656 per year for graduate students.
Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Steubenville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Franciscan University of Steubenville a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $22,128 a year.
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Marietta College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Marietta is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marietta, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marietta College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,988 a year.
With a ranking of #12, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio.
University of Akron Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #19 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,360 per year for graduate students.
Otterbein University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Otterbein University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,084 per year for graduate students.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. MVNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has the honor of being ranked #25 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $19,920 a year.
Kent State University at Kent came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school located in Kent, Ohio.
Not only is Kent State University at Kent a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $24,212 a year.
With a ranking of #16, Youngstown State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Youngstown, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Youngstown State University has the honor of being ranked #32 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,526 per year for graduate students.
With a ranking of #17, The University of Findlay did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
The University of Findlay has the honor of being ranked #7 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $28,944 per year for graduate students.
Muskingum University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Located in New Concord, Ohio, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Muskingum University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,400 per year for graduate students.
Ohio Christian University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Circleville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Ohio Christian University a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $19,700 a year.
With a ranking of #20, University of Dayton did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Dayton is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $33,010 a year.
With a ranking of #21, Walsh University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Walsh is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Walsh University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,900 per year for graduate students.
University of Northwestern Ohio did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking, coming in at #22. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lima, Ohio.
Not only is University of Northwestern Ohio a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,878 per year for graduate students.
University of Toledo landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Toledo, 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, University of Toledo is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,508 per year for graduate students.
Shawnee State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio ranking. Shawnee State University is a small public school situated in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Not only is Shawnee State University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $21,240 a year.
Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Dayton, Ohio.
Not only is Wright State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Ohio for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,298 per year for graduate students.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.