2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
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.
The Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 116 schools in Ohio to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
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Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
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Our 2023 rankings named Hondros College of Nursing the most popular school in Ohio for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small private for-profit school is located in Westerville, Ohio, and it awarded 526 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Hondros College of Nursing, expect to pay an average of $20,268 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,185 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Hondros College of Nursing, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 19% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Dayton School of Medical Massage. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 293 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Dayton School of Medical Massage, expect to pay an average of $17,670 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dayton School of Medical Massage accumulate an average of $17,652 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Out of the 116 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Collins Career Technical Center landed the # 3 spot on the list. Chesapeake, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 261 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,768 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fortis College - Columbus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Ohio. Fortis College - Columbus is a private for-profit institution located in Westerville, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 196 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Columbus, expect to pay an average of $15,627 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fortis College - Columbus accumulate an average of $16,074 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fortis College - Columbus does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 193 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,679 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 169 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,582 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbus State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 168 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Athena Career Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Athena Career Academy is located in Toledo, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 166 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $30,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Eastern Gateway Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school awarded 153 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,022. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Gateway Community College. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
American Institute of Alternative Medicine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 144 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at AIAM is $14,532. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,735 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school awarded 127 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they attend UC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school located in Maumee, Ohio that handed out 124 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,038 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Stautzenberger College - Maumee, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ross College-Sylvania landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Sylvania, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 113 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,827 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ross College-Sylvania. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Fortis College - Cincinnati did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 112 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Cincinnati, expect to pay an average of $15,114 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,692 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Cincinnati, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school situated in North Canton, Ohio. It awarded 107 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,310. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stark State College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Beckfield College - Tri-County ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Beckfield College - Tri-County is a very small private for-profit school located in Springdale, Ohio that handed out 107 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Beckfield College - Tri-County does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,120. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,196 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Beckfield College - Tri-County is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Professional Skills Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Maumee, Ohio, and it awarded 103 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,541 to cover tuition and fees at Professional Skills Institute. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,269 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Professional Skills Institute does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Scioto County Career Technical Center ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Scioto Tech is a public institution located in Lucasville, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,679 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Niles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Ross - Niles is a very small private for-profit school situated in Niles, Ohio. It awarded 99 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,519 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross - Niles does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center is a very small public school located in Hamilton, Ohio that handed out 96 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Clark State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Springfield, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 94 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clark State Community College is $4,032. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,328. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clark State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $18,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Cincinnati State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Northern Career Institute landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Northern Career Institute is a very small public school situated in Eastlake, Ohio. It awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Northern Career Institute is $14,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,417 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 81 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls, expect to pay an average of $14,722 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,656 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Lisbon, Ohio, the very small public school awarded 81 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
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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%.
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