2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Ohio
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 45 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Miami University - Hamilton to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. Located in Hamilton, Ohio, the small public school awarded 411 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Hamilton full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,490. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,929 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Miami University - Middletown helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. Miami University - Middletown is a public institution located in Middletown, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,670 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Middletown full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,390. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,961 in student loans.
Miami University - Middletown does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio Northern University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Ohio Northern University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Ada, Ohio that handed out 450 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at ONU is $36,530. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ONU accumulate an average of $26,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ONU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 10% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,274. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,558.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Marietta College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Marietta, Ohio, and it awarded 269 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Marietta, expect to pay an average of $38,022 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Marietta accumulate an average of $21,312 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Muskingum University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in New Concord, Ohio, and it awarded 440 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Muskingum is $30,690. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,581 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Muskingum does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 14% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Akron ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 26 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Herzing Akron, expect to pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $32,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing Akron. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Findlay did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Findlay, Ohio. It awarded 478 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Findlay, expect to pay an average of $37,621 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Findlay accumulate an average of $22,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Findlay does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UC Blue Ash College is a public institution located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,790 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Blue Ash College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,588. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UC Blue Ash College accumulate an average of $22,446 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UC Blue Ash 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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DeVry University - Ohio ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. DeVry University - Ohio is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,683 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, DeVry University - Ohio is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Otterbein University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Otterbein is located in Westerville, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 575 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Otterbein does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,274. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Otterbein accumulate an average of $23,495 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Otterbein does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school handed out 6,665 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $12,334. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,668. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,272 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UC. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is located in Oxford, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,655 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $16,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Miami University - Oxford. Out-of-state students pay an average of $37,159. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of $21,504 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Miami University - Oxford. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Berea, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 738 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Baldwin Wallace College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,975. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,398 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Baldwin Wallace College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Mount Union landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Alliance, Ohio, and it awarded 551 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Mount Union does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mount Union accumulate an average of $26,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Mount Union does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cedarville University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Cedarville University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Cedarville, Ohio that handed out 782 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Cedarville, expect to pay an average of $34,698 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,935 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cedarville. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, University of Dayton did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 2,118 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UDayton accumulate an average of $21,743 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UDayton. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Kent State University at Ashtabula ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Ashtabula, Ohio, the small public school handed out 26 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kent State University at Ashtabula. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,910. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Kent State University at Ashtabula accumulate an average of $25,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Kent State University at Ashtabula 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, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 11,957 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $12,485 in tuition and fees if they attend Ohio State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,742. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,464 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ohio State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Kent State University at Salem did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kent State University at Salem is a small public school located in Salem, Ohio that handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Kent State University at Salem full time pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,910. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,716 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kent State University at Salem. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. BGSU is located in Bowling Green, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,036 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BGSU is $13,639. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,132. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BGSU accumulate an average of $24,159 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BGSU. In 2020-2021 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Heidelberg University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 246 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,600 to cover tuition and fees at Heidelburg College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,107 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Heidelburg College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. MVNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
MVNU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,203. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,487 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at MVNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Toledo came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Toledo, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,940 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,311 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend University of Toledo. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,671. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Toledo accumulate an average of $23,058 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 University of Toledo does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,850 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OHIO Athens accumulate an average of $21,622 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that OHIO Athens does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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*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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