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2026 Best Value Data Processing Schools in Ohio

[Data Processing](/majors/computer-information-sciences/data-processing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong data processing education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for data processing students.

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• Best Value Data Processing Schools in Ohio

2026 Best Value Data Processing Schools in Ohio

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the data processing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Data Processing Schools

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Miami University Hamilton
Hamilton, OH

$7,012 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,031 Avg Student Debt

$55,076 Median Earnings (10yr)

Miami University Hamilton tops our 2026 list of the best value data processing schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,012, while out-of-state students pay about $18,811. Data Processing graduates carry a median of $21,031 in student loans. Early-career data processing graduates make about $44,428. Set against $21,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The University Of Findlay
Findlay, OH

$41,164 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,759 Avg Student Debt

$56,996 Median Earnings (10yr)

The University Of Findlay came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value data processing schools. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $41,164 in tuition and fees. Data Processing graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans. Data Processing graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $57,676 early in their careers. Set against $25,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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 1 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.