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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

18 Schools Ranked
$9,484 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,853 Avg Student Debt

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in Ohio to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio
229 Total Awards
$20,226 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ross College-Sylvania to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. This very small private for-profit school is located in Sylvania, Ohio, and it awarded 229 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $20,226 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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189 Total Awards
$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,411 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at James A Rhodes State College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Ohio. Located in Lima, Ohio, the small public school awarded 189 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. Associate Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
103 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Eastern Gateway Community College is located in Steubenville, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,022. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,095 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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498 Total Awards
$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,728 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 498 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend Sinclair Community College full time pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,728 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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83 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,638 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. This medium-sized public school is located in Batavia, Ohio, and it awarded 83 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend UC Clermont College full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,198. Associate Degree recipients from UC Clermont College accumulate an average of $19,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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307 Total Awards
$19,919 Avg Student Debt

Columbus State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 307 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,919 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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173 Total Awards
$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,224 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cincinnati State is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 173 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. On average, associate degree students take out $19,224 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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66 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,509 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Herzing University - Akron did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Herzing Akron is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 66 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,509 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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22 Total Awards
$11,619 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,111 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of Northwestern Ohio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lima, Ohio that handed out 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,619 to cover tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $19,111 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
128 Total Awards
$5,396 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,207 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Hocking College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Nelsonville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 128 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees if they attend Hocking Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. On average, associate degree students take out $20,207 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Zane State College

Zanesville, Ohio
65 Total Awards
$5,556 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Zane State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Zanesville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,556 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Zane State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,866. Associate Degree recipients from Zane State College accumulate an average of $12,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
170 Total Awards
$18,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,422 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Mercy College of Ohio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 170 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Mercy College is $18,850. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $31,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
129 Total Awards
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,054 Avg Student Debt

Marion Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. MTC is a small public school situated in Marion, Ohio. It awarded 129 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MTC is $5,625. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,505. On average, associate degree students take out $16,054 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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26 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,547 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Maumee came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school situated in Maumee, Ohio. It awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Stautzenberger College - Maumee, expect to pay an average of $16,699 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,547 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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39 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,164 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Brecksville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Brecksville, Ohio, and it awarded 39 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Brecksville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $29,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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56 Total Awards
$5,444 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,956 Avg Student Debt

Terra State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Fremont, Ohio, the small public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,444 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Terra Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,804. Associate Degree recipients from Terra Community College accumulate an average of $25,956 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Beckfield College - Tri-County

Springdale, Ohio
44 Total Awards
$13,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,175 Avg Student Debt

Beckfield College - Tri-County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Beckfield College - Tri-County is a very small private for-profit school situated in Springdale, Ohio. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Tri-County is $13,120. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Beckfield College - Tri-County accumulate an average of $34,175 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Beckfield College - Tri-County. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#18

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio
$14,395 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,951 Avg Student Debt

Ohio Christian University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs.

If you want to attend OCU, expect to pay an average of $14,395 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from OCU accumulate an average of $27,951 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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