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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

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With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Ohio to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

672 Total Awards
$12,425 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 672 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Ohio State. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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397 Total Awards
$14,902 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Ohio. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school handed out 397 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

UC does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 82% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
341 Total Awards
$16,600 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Toledo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Toledo is located in Toledo, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 341 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at University of Toledo. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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319 Total Awards
$49,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 27 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Case Western Reserve University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 319 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Case Western. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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210 Total Awards
$14,718 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northeast Ohio Medical University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Rootstown, Ohio, the small public school awarded 210 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at NEOMED, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 22% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
130 Total Awards
$18,456 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, The University of Findlay did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 130 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Findlay does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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121 Total Awards

Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 121 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Wright State University - Main Campus. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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110 Total Awards
$30,240 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Ohio Northern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Ada, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at ONU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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289 Total Awards
$9,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 289 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

OHIO Athens does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
52 Total Awards
$13,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount St. Joseph University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree healthcare programs. Mount St. Joe is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Mount St. Joe. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
45 Total Awards

Cedarville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedarville, Ohio. It awarded 45 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Cedarville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
38 Total Awards
$10,625 Average Tuition & Fees

Cleveland State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 38 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Cleveland State University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
37 Total Awards
$13,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Walsh University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in North Canton, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 37 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Walsh. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
35 Total Awards
$18,140 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dayton came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

UDayton does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Dayton Report

#15

Kettering College

Kettering, Ohio
29 Total Awards
$42,403 Average Tuition & Fees

Kettering College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree healthcare programs. Kettering College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kettering, Ohio. It awarded 29 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Kettering College does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
29 Total Awards
$6,751 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Youngstown, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Youngstown State University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
28 Total Awards
$37,050 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Mount Union ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Alliance, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Mount Union does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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113 Total Awards

Kent State University at Kent came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 113 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Kent State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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23 Total Awards
$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

University of Akron Main Campus does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Lourdes University

Sylvania, Ohio
16 Total Awards
$15,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Lourdes University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Sylvania, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lourdes does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Lourdes University Report

#21

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
10 Total Awards

Ashland University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ashland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Ashland. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
10 Total Awards
$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Xavier University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Xavier. In 2019-2020 about 46% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
9 Total Awards

Franklin University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Franklin University is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Franklin University are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#24

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$14,392 Average Tuition & Fees

Otterbein University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Otterbein University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Westerville, Ohio that handed out 5 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Otterbein does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, Ohio
1 Total Awards

Shawnee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. This small public school is located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and it awarded 1 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Shawnee State University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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