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With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
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Our rankings named Cincinnati State Technical and Community College the best school in Ohio for business students working on their associate degree.
Students from Ohio who attend Cincinnati State full time pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,090. On average, associate degree students take out $19,224 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cincinnati State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Clermont College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Clermont College is $5,966. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,198. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,638 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC Clermont College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Akron. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.
Herzing Akron does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,509 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing Akron. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 37 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, James A Rhodes State College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Students from Ohio who attend Rhodes State College full time pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,721. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,411 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rhodes State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Ohio.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,387 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Blue Ash College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,185. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,575 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UC Blue Ash College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,998 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Hamilton full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,943. Associate Degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of $26,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Miami University - Hamilton. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Lakeland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,161 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lakeland. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,975. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,215 in student loans.
Lakeland does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Sinclair Community College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sinclair Community College is $4,329. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,728 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Sinclair Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Miami University - Middletown did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Miami University - Middletown. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,303. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,050 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Miami University - Middletown does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,884 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OHIO Chillicothe does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Clark State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,328. Associate Degree recipients from Clark State Community College accumulate an average of $24,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clark State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northwest State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,450. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,695 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northwest State Community College. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,563 in loans while pursuing their degree.
OHIO Lancaster does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Gateway Community College ranked #15 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,095 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Gateway Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Marion Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,505. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,054 in student loans.
Online courses are available at MTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Northwestern Ohio ranked #17 on this year’s list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,619 to cover tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio accumulate an average of $19,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of Northwestern Ohio does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 27% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wright State University - Lake Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,597 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wright State University - Lake Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,015. Associate Degree recipients from Wright State University - Lake Campus accumulate an average of $13,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wright State University - Lake Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Toledo ranked #19 on this year’s list.
Students from Ohio who attend University of Toledo full time pay an average of $10,879 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,239.
University of Toledo does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ohio University - Southern Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,209 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OHIO Southern. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern State Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,387 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,768. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,259 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lorain County Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
Students from Ohio who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,405. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $20,649 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at LCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Akron Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
The average tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus is $11,880. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,147 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at University of Akron Main Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Stark State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Students from Ohio who attend Stark State College full time pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,406. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,837 in student loans.
Stark State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list.
Associate Degree recipients from Kent State University at Tuscarawas accumulate an average of $22,596 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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