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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges
$64,070 Avg Salary
$27,690 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the #23 most popular major in Ohio with 401 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Ohio Schools in Computer Science

Our analysis found Case Western Reserve University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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The excellent programs at University of Akron Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Ohio. Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cleveland State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the # 4 spot on the list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio University - Athens Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Franklin University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 78
Illinois 1,694
Indiana 281
Wisconsin 54

One of 9 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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