2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 69 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio
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Our analysis found James A Rhodes State College to be the best value school for healthcare students in Ohio. Lima, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 261 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rhodes State College are $8,721 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Rhodes State College graduates make an average of $38,621 annually.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rhodes State College also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 1,592 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,593 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Sinclair Community College graduates make an average of $32,938 annually.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lakeland Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio list. Lakeland is a small public school situated in Kirtland, Ohio. It awarded 249 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Lakeland are $8,975 a year. On average, students take out $21,699 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Lakeland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,671 during the early year of their career.
The excellent programs at Clark State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Ohio. This medium-sized public school is located in Springfield, Ohio, and it awarded 627 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clark State Community College are $7,328 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Clark State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,859 during the early year of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 342 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cincinnati State are $9,090 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,176 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Cincinnati State graduates make an average of $41,987 annually.
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Washington State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Marietta, Ohio, and it awarded 156 degrees in 2020-2021.
WSCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,496 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WSCC graduates make an average of $45,498 annually.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #7 on the list. Bowling Green State University - Firelands is a small public school located in Huron, Ohio that handed out 46 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU-Firelands are $13,765 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,034 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $244, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, BGSU-Firelands graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,976 during the early year of their career.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. UC Clermont College is a public institution located in Batavia, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 135 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC Clermont College are $13,198 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,075 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC Clermont College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,795 during the early years of their career.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UC Clermont College also is in the top 20% of our Best Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking.
Central Ohio Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. This small public school is located in Newark, Ohio, and it awarded 424 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at COTC are $7,656 a year. On average, students take out $18,650 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, COTC graduates make an average of $36,125 annually.
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 872 degrees in 2020-2021.
Cuyahoga Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $8,586 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,069 in student loans.After graduating from Cuyahoga Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,886 during the early years of their career.
Stark State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in North Canton, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 518 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Stark State College are $7,406 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,948 in student loans.After graduating from Stark State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,701 during the early years of their career.
Lorain County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 518 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
LCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,405 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,649 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LCCC graduates make an average of $37,783 annually.
Northwest State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #13 on the list. Northwest State Community College is a small public school situated in Archbold, Ohio. It awarded 104 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northwest State Community College are $8,450 a year. On average, students take out $15,142 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northwest State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,199 during the early year of their career.
Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Piqua, Ohio, and it awarded 149 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Edison Community College are $7,626 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,827 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Edison Community College graduates make an average of $39,065 annually.
Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school handed out 262 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Eastern Gateway Community College are $8,022 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,095 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Eastern Gateway Community College graduates make an average of $40,112 annually.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Blue Ash, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 200 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
UC Blue Ash College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,185 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,619 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $142, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC Blue Ash College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,652 during the early years of their career.
Owens Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Owens Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Perrysburg, Ohio that handed out 472 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Owens State Community College are $9,782 per year. On average, students take out $22,602 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Owens State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,221 during the early years of their career.
Belmont College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Saint Clairsville, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 122 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Belmont College are $6,840 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,695 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Belmont College graduates make an average of $53,339 annually.
North Central State College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. North Central State College is a public institution located in Mansfield, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 153 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central State College are $10,784 per year. On average, students take out $13,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, North Central State College graduates make an average of $43,228 annually.
Kent State University at Salem landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Salem, Ohio, and it awarded 50 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Kent State University at Salem are $15,527 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,775 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $235 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Kent State University at Salem graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,797 during the early year of their career.
Kent State University at Ashtabula came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent State University at Ashtabula is a small public school situated in Ashtabula, Ohio. It awarded 118 degrees in 2020-2021.
Kent State University at Ashtabula undergraduate students pay an average of $15,527 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $26,621 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $235. Once they receive their degree, Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,298 during the early year of their career.
Zane State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, the small public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Zane State College are $10,866 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Zane State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,158 during the early years of their career.
Marion Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Marion Technical College is a small public school located in Marion, Ohio that handed out 146 degrees in 2020-2021.
MTC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,505 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $14,792 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from MTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,443 during the early years of their career.
Hocking College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #24 on the list. Nelsonville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 139 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hocking Technical College are $9,810 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,623 in student loans.After graduating from Hocking Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,084 during the early years of their career.
Southern State Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Hillsboro, Ohio, the small public school handed out 62 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern State Community College are $9,768 per year. On average, students take out $18,611 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Southern State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,050 during the early years of their career.
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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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