2026 Best Business Schools in Ohio
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Ohio? Our ranking highlights 273 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central analyzed 231 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Ohio
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Miami University Middletown tops our 2026 ranking of the best Business degree schools in Ohio. Based in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,012, while out-of-state students pay about $18,811. Miami University Middletown Business students take on a median of $23,575 in debt. Get the full Miami University Middletown report
You'll be in good company at Miami University Hamilton, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $23,763. See the full Miami University Hamilton profile
A rank of #3 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top choices in Ohio. This public school is set in Oxford, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete their Business program here. See the full Miami University Oxford profile
You'll be in good company at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $22,053. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
You'll be in good company at Sinclair Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Business program here. More on Sinclair Community College
University Of Dayton came in at #6 in this year's ranking. University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school based in Dayton, OH. University Of Dayton posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Typical Business student debt is $25,033. More on University Of Dayton
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Graduates carry a median of $17,730 in student loans. See the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College profile
John Carroll University landed the #8 spot in Ohio this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in University Heights, OH. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $50,500 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $26,131. Read more about John Carroll University
Case Western Reserve University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, OH. Case Western Reserve University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. Typical Business student debt is $25,106. Read the full report on Case Western Reserve University
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public school based in Batavia, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $6,639, compared with $13,871 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College Business students take on a median of $19,525 in debt. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Clermont College
Akron Institute Of Herzing University placed #11 among Business schools in Ohio. Based in Akron, OH, Akron Institute Of Herzing University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $32,277. Read the full report on Akron Institute Of Herzing University
Xavier University landed the #12 spot in Ohio this year. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Xavier University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,425. Typical Business student debt is $26,614. Read the full report on Xavier University
Ohio Northern University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Ada, OH, Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Northern University graduates 72% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,600. Graduates carry a median of $26,661 in student loans. Read the full report on Ohio Northern University
The University Of Findlay ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. The University Of Findlay graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,164. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete their Business program here. See the full The University Of Findlay profile
Wittenberg University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, OH, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,940 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Wittenberg University
James A Rhodes State College did well this year, earning the #16 position. James A Rhodes State College is a public school based in Lima, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $4,560, while out-of-state students pay about $9,120. Graduates carry a median of $17,070 in student loans. Get the full James A Rhodes State College report
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College did well this year, earning the #17 position. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public school based in Blue Ash, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,904. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Business program here. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,636 in student loans. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Baldwin Wallace College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. Baldwin Wallace College graduates 67% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Graduates carry a median of $27,307 in student loans. Get the full Baldwin Wallace College report
University Of Mount Union landed the #20 spot in Ohio this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Alliance, OH. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,600. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete their Business program here. Read more about University Of Mount Union
Walsh University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in North Canton, OH, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Walsh University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $33,030. The median Business program debt is $28,064. Get the full Walsh University report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #22 spot in Ohio this year. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. The median Business program debt is $23,530. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Capital University placed #23 among Business schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. About 60% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,234. Typical Business student debt is $28,269. Read more about Capital University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #24 among Business schools in Ohio. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Otterbein University landed the #25 spot in Ohio this year. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein University is a private not-for-profit institution. Otterbein University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,548. Graduates carry a median of $25,282 in student loans. Get the full Otterbein University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Ohio
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Lakeland Community College landed the #26 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Kirtland, OH, Lakeland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,872, while out-of-state students pay about $9,235. Graduates carry a median of $19,857 in student loans. Read the full report on Lakeland Community College
Cedarville University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Cedarville, OH, Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,150. Students borrow a median of $22,110 to complete their Business program here. More on Cedarville University
Devry University Ohio landed the #28 spot in Ohio this year. Based in Columbus, OH, Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit institution. Devry University Ohio posts a six-year graduation rate of 23%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Typical Business student debt is $43,860. Read more about Devry University Ohio
Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. The median Business program debt is $24,546. More on Ohio University Main Campus
Marion Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Marion Technical College is a public school based in Marion, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $6,595, compared with $11,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,828 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Marion Technical College report
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Chillicothe, OH. Roughly 12% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,362, while out-of-state students pay about $9,444. Ohio University Chillicothe Campus Business students take on a median of $24,542 in debt. Get the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus report
Muskingum University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in New Concord, OH, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,701. Typical Business student debt is $26,932. More on Muskingum University
Bluffton University placed #33 among Business schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bluffton, OH. Bluffton University graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,362. Graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More on Bluffton University
Wilmington College placed #34 among Business schools in Ohio. Set in Wilmington, OH, Wilmington College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wilmington College graduates 47% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,082. Typical Business student debt is $27,802. Read more about Wilmington College
Mount Vernon Nazarene University placed #35 among Business schools in Ohio. Set in Mount Vernon, OH, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,193. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Business students take on a median of $26,602 in debt. More on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Malone University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in Canton, OH, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,160. Students borrow a median of $27,956 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Malone University
Clark State Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in Springfield, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,393, with out-of-state students paying around $8,049. Students borrow a median of $20,740 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Clark State Community College report
Ashland University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $31,210. Students borrow a median of $24,536 to complete their Business program here. More on Ashland University
Northwest State Community College landed the #39 spot in Ohio this year. Northwest State Community College is a public school based in Archbold, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,698, compared with $9,170 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,565 to complete their Business program here. More on Northwest State Community College
University Of Toledo came in at #40 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Toledo, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete their Business program here. More on University Of Toledo
Eastern Gateway Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in Steubenville, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,225, while out-of-state students pay about $6,071. The median Business program debt is $10,642. See the full Eastern Gateway Community College profile
Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #42 among Business schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Steubenville, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $34,100 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $25,029. Read the full report on Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Wright State University Lake Campus is a public school based in Celina, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,372, compared with $17,072 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $27,522. Read the full report on Wright State University Lake Campus
Southern State Community College did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Hillsboro, OH. Students from in state pay about $5,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,818. Southern State Community College Business students take on a median of $15,282 in debt. See the full Southern State Community College profile
Lorain County Community College placed #45 among Business schools in Ohio. Based in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,265, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Lorain County Community College Business students take on a median of $17,611 in debt. Get the full Lorain County Community College report
Ohio Wesleyan University placed #46 among Business schools in Ohio. Set in Delaware, OH, Ohio Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Wesleyan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $54,248. Typical Business student debt is $26,868. See the full Ohio Wesleyan University profile
College Of Mount St Joseph did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Cincinnati, OH, College Of Mount St Joseph is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,150. Students borrow a median of $28,273 to complete their Business program here. More on College Of Mount St Joseph
Tiffin University landed the #48 spot in Ohio this year. Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tiffin, OH. Tiffin University posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. Students from in state pay about $34,790 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,977 in student loans. See the full Tiffin University profile
Wright State University Main Campus ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. The median Business program debt is $25,836. Read the full report on Wright State University Main Campus
Kent State University At Kent came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median Business program debt is $25,174. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 231 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 273 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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