2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Ohio
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the project management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Project Management Schools
Leading the list is Ohio University Chillicothe Campus, our #1 best value for project management in Ohio. Located in the town of Chillicothe, Ohio University Chillicothe Campus is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,362 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,444 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,875 to complete the project management program here. Early-career project management graduates make about $43,704. Set against $18,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Youngstown State University one of the best values for project management. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the project management program here. Project Management graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $68,069 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
A rank of #3 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for project management. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Project Management graduates carry a median of $18,875 in student loans. Early-career project management graduates make about $64,346. That is a strong return on a $18,875 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the town of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,193. Students borrow a median of $31,024 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Mount Vernon Nazarene University generally make around $53,377. That is a strong return on a $31,024 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in project management will find it at University Of Dayton, which ranked #5. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Project Management graduates carry a median of $23,364 in student loans. Early-career project management graduates make about $75,522. Set against $23,364 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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