2027 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in Ohio
[Computer Software & Applications](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-software-and-apps/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for computer software & applications students.
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2027 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer software & applications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools
Leading the list is Lorain County Community College, our #1 best value for computer software & applications in Ohio. Lorain County Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Elyria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,265, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer software & applications graduates is $17,611. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Lorain County Community College generally make around $40,095. That is a strong return on a $17,611 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer software & applications will find it at Cuyahoga Community College District, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Typical student debt for computer software & applications graduates is $14,636. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District generally make around $39,394. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Stark State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,790, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,881 to complete the computer software & applications program here. Early-career computer software & applications graduates make about $22,525. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sinclair Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications, landing the #4 spot this year. Sinclair Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Dayton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Typical student debt for computer software & applications graduates is $12,525. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,525 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer software & applications will find it at Edison State Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Piqua, Edison State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,499 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,346. Computer Software & Applications graduates carry a median of $15,406 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Edison State Community College generally make around $43,481. Set against $15,406 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wright State University Lake Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value computer software & applications schools. Set in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,372, compared with $17,072 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,522 to complete the computer software & applications program here. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Wright State University Lake Campus earn a median of $43,705 early in their careers. Set against $27,522 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Terra State Community College placed #7 among the best values for computer software & applications. Terra State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Fremont. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,748, while out-of-state students pay about $8,544. Students borrow a median of $24,070 to complete the computer software & applications program here. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Terra State Community College earn a median of $63,495 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #8 for value in computer software & applications this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the computer software & applications program here. Early-career computer software & applications graduates make about $58,659. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
University Of Dayton placed #9 among the best values for computer software & applications. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. Computer Software & Applications graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Computer Software & Applications graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. University Of Dayton admits about 65% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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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