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2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Engineering in Ohio

16 Colleges
183,021 Bachelor's Degrees
$29,050 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best Value Engineering School for You

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Engineering in OhioOut of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 3rd in Ohio. In fact, 183,021 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022. This means that of the 5,415,716 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 3.4% were from a college or university in the state.

This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Engineering in Ohio ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer a bachelor's in engineering. To us, 'best value' doesn't just mean the school with the lowest overall costs. Instead, we are looking at those engineering schools that offer a high quality educational experience at a price lower than expected.

To determine the average cost, we look at total expenses - such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses - and then subtract the average financial award a student receives. Knowing this amount can help you determine how much you may have to borrow in loans or take out of savings. Depending on your income and other factors, the cost for you to attend a particular school may be more or less.

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2024 Best Value Engineering Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for the money for engineering majors.

Top 10 Best Value Engineering Schools

1

Ohio State University - Main Campus earned the #1 spot in our 2024 rankings. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus. Ohio State not only placed well in our value rankings. It is also #2 on our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list.

It takes about 4.3 years for the average student at Ohio State to complete their degree, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $34,939. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State be around $150,238. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.

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2

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value engineering schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a fairly large student population. In addition to being on our best value list, UC has also earned the #4 rank in our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking.

It takes about 4.6 years for the average student at UC to complete their degree, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $31,117. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from UC be around $141,582. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.

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The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Ohio University - Athens Campus. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. OHIO Athens not only placed well in our value rankings. It is also #6 on our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list.

At OHIO Athens, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.4 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $30,951. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from OHIO Athens be around $134,637. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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4

University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #4 in this year's ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Akron. University of Akron Main Campus not only placed well in our value rankings. It is also #7 on our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list.

It takes the average student at University of Akron Main Campus about 4.6 years to graduate, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $24,514. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron Main Campus is $113,010. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.

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The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Toledo. University of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. University of Toledo also took the #8 spot in our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio rankings.

At University of Toledo, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.5 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $26,934. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from University of Toledo is about $122,011. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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The #6 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Wright State University - Main Campus. Located in the large suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

At Wright State University - Main Campus, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.6 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $25,898. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University - Main Campus is about $118,095. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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7

Youngstown State University landed the #7 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value engineering schools. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.

The average student at Youngstown State University graduates in less than 4.7 years, and it costs about $16,443 per year to attend the school. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University is $77,282. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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Miami University - Oxford landed the #8 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value engineering schools. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. Miami University - Oxford also made our Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list, coming in at #5.

The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at Miami University - Oxford is 4.2 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $38,193. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Miami University - Oxford is about $158,501. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value engineering schools. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

It takes the average student at BGSU about 4.4 years to graduate, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $24,872. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from BGSU is $108,193. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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Cleveland State University earned the #10 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public school with a large student population.

At Cleveland State University, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.5 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $24,676. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University be around $111,536. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

StateDegrees Awarded
Michigan5,354
Illinois3,938
Indiana3,730
Wisconsin2,633

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

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