2023 Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Ohio to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
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Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the most popular school in Ohio for business students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 329 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,076. On average, associate degree students take out $16,728 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Eastern Gateway Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Steubenville, Ohio, and it awarded 1,670 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $18,095 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Ohio. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 203 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,998 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Columbus State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Ohio. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school handed out 277 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Columbus State accumulate an average of $19,919 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 27 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 157 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. On average, associate degree students take out $19,224 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Franklin University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Franklin University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 95 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Franklin University is $9,577. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,251 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Franklin University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #7, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. James A Rhodes State College is a small public school located in Lima, Ohio that handed out 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rhodes State College is $4,397. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,721. On average, associate degree students take out $16,411 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stark State College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Stark State College is a public institution located in North Canton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 164 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Stark State College full time pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Batavia, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 120 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend UC Clermont College full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern State Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Southern State Community College is located in Hillsboro, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,387 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,768. On average, associate degree students take out $18,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Clark State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Springfield, Ohio that handed out 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clark State Community College is $4,032. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,328. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,058 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Northwestern Ohio came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $19,111 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. OHIO Chillicothe is a small public school situated in Chillicothe, Ohio. It awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,884 in student loans. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Maumee, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee is $16,699. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Stautzenberger College - Maumee accumulate an average of $29,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Hamilton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Hamilton full time pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,943. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,050 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Zane State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, the small public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Zane State College is $5,556. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,866. On average, associate degree students take out $12,726 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Herzing University - Akron did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Herzing Akron, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $33,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 107 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,782. On average, associate degree students take out $22,371 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Lancaster, Ohio, the small public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,563 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Miami University - Middletown ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school situated in Middletown, Ohio. It awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Middletown full time pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,303. On average, associate degree students take out $26,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Lorain County Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. LCCC is a public institution located in Elyria, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 164 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Ohio University - Southern Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Ironton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,209 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Brecksville, Ohio. It awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Stautzenberger College - Brecksville, expect to pay an average of $16,699 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $29,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Marion Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Marion, Ohio, and it awarded 34 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $16,054 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large public school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,209 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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