2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio
10
Colleges in Ohio
1,083
CompSci Degrees Awarded
$64,070
Avg Early-Career Salary
is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #12 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,083 degrees in computer science during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
Your choice of computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Computer Science Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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AS in Computer Science
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Best Schools for Computer Science in Ohio
The schools below may not offer all types of compsci degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Ohio Schools in CompSci
Any student who is interested in computer science needs to take a look at Case Western Reserve University. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.
There were roughly 182 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer science degree program at Case Western Reserve University get $9,936 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in computer science from Case Western Reserve UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
134
CompSci Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Miami University - Oxford if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.More information about a degree in computer science from Miami University - Oxford
Every student pursuing a degree in computer science needs to look into Kent State University at Kent. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 145 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, compsci degree recipients typically earn an average of $57,552 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in computer science from Kent State University at KentIt's difficult to beat Xavier University if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #316 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.
There were approximately 21 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer science students who get their degree from Xavier University make $4,216 more than the standard compsci student.
More information about a degree in computer science from Xavier UniversityLocated in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.
There were approximately 59 computer science students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the compsci program make about $64,115 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in computer science from Ohio University - Athens CampusJohn Carroll is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of University Heights. This university ranks 18th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 18 computer science students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, compsci degree recipients usually make about $56,377 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in computer science from John Carroll UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OH
83
CompSci Degrees Awarded
Cleveland State University is a large public university located in the city of Cleveland. This university ranks 34th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 83 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Cleveland State UniversityYoungstown State University is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Youngstown. This university ranks 37th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 35 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the compsci program state that they receive average early career wages of $56,461.
More information about a degree in computer science from Youngstown State UniversityCedarville is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Cedarville. This university ranks 26th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 24 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Science degree recipients from Cedarville University earn a boost of approximately $7,399 over the average income of computer science majors.
More information about a degree in computer science from Cedarville UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In OH
45
CompSci Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
There were roughly 45 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Franklin University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Franklin University
