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$7,917 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,171 Avg Student Debt

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.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

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$16,142 Average Tuition & Fees

Our rankings named Miami University - Oxford the best school in Ohio for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $16,142 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Oxford full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,288.

Online courses are available at Miami University - Oxford, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 12% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,679 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 22 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,679 in student loans.

Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Sinclair Community College Report

$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,887 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Ohio who attend Cincinnati State full time pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $18,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Cincinnati State does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,223 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Akron. The school came in at #4 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $25,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing Akron. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$17,632 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 22 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the # 5 spot on the list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#6

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,427 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Marion Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Ohio who attend MTC full time pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,505. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTC accumulate an average of $11,427 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,058 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UC accumulate an average of $27,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
$4,161 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,511 Avg Student Debt

Lakeland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakeland is $4,161. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,975. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lakeland accumulate an average of $15,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lakeland does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$4,139 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,500 Avg Student Debt

Edison State Community College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Edison Community College is $4,139. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,626. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Edison Community College accumulate an average of $18,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Edison Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Clark State Community College

Springfield, Ohio
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,777 Avg Student Debt

Clark State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Ohio who attend Clark State Community College full time pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,328. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able 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.

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$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,038 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Maumee landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

If you want to attend Stautzenberger College - Maumee, expect to pay an average of $16,699 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stautzenberger College - Maumee accumulate an average of $17,038 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Stautzenberger College - Maumee 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 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,641 Avg Student Debt

Owens Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Owens State Community College is $5,510. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,782. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $23,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Owens State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

University of Akron Main Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,880. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,800 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,800 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Stark State College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Stark State College Report

$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,812 Avg Student Debt

Northwest State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,812 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Northwest State Community College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Northwest State Community College Report

$6,387 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,058 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College ranked #16 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Blue Ash College is $6,387. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,185. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,058 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UC Blue Ash College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College Report

$4,465 Average Tuition & Fees

Lorain County Community College ranked #17 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,405.

Some students may be able to take online classes at LCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,387 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,021 Avg Student Debt

Southern State Community College came in at #18 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,768. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,021 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Southern State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southern State Community College Report

$20,250 Avg Student Debt

Central Ohio Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,250 in loans while pursuing their degree.

COTC 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 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$5,444 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,968 Avg Student Debt

Terra State Community College ranked #20 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Terra Community College is $5,444. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,804. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,968 in student loans.

Terra Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Terra State Community College Report

#21

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern Gateway Community College is $4,410. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,022.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Gateway Community College. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, Ohio
$20,060 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Rio Grande did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,060 to cover tuition and fees at University of Rio Grande. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Rio Grande. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 22 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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