2027 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Ohio
[Ethnic Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value ethnic studies schools.
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2027 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ethnic studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools
For return on investment in ethnic studies, no school beat Sinclair Community College this year. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $12,525. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Stark State College one of the best values for ethnic studies. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $17,349. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Stark State College generally make around $42,724. That is a strong return on a $17,349 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for ethnic studies. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $23,530. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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