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2023 Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

78 Schools Ranked
$11,387 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,831 Avg Student Debt*

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 78 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for trade school students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Trade Schools in Ohio

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
524 Total Awards
$17,490 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Miami University - Hamilton the best value school in Ohio for trade school students working on their degree. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in Hamilton, Ohio that handed out 524 degrees in 2021-2022.

Miami University - Hamilton undergraduate students pay an average of $17,490 in tuition and fees each year.

Miami University - Hamilton also took the #1 spot in our Best Trade Schools in Ohio rankings.

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447 Total Awards
$8,742 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 447 degrees to qualified students.

Rhodes State College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,742 in tuition and fees each year.

Rhodes State College also claimed a spot on our Best Trade Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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1,885 Total Awards
$9,558 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade schools in Ohio. This medium-sized public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 1,885 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cincinnati State are $9,558 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Cincinnati State also is in the top 10% of our Best Trade Schools in Ohio ranking.

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#4

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
216 Total Awards
$17,390 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 78 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami University - Middletown landed the # 4 spot on the list. Middletown, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 216 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Miami University - Middletown are $17,390 a year.

Miami University - Middletown not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Trade Schools in Ohio list.

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#5

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
982 Total Awards
$9,105 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lakeland Community College is a great place for trade school students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Lakeland is a public institution located in Kirtland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 982 degrees in 2021-2022.

Lakeland undergraduate students pay an average of $9,105 in tuition and fees each year.

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10,362 Total Awards
$8,316 Average Tuition & Fees

Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 10,362 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $8,316 per year.

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449 Total Awards
$4,152 Average Tuition & Fees

Washington State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. WSCC is located in Marietta, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 449 degrees to qualified students.

WSCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,152 in tuition and fees each year.

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883 Total Awards
$13,596 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Batavia, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 883 degrees in 2021-2022.

UC Clermont College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,596 in tuition and fees each year.

UC Clermont College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Trade Schools in Ohio list.

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#9

Clark State Community College

Springfield, Ohio
1,302 Total Awards
$7,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Clark State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Springfield, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,302 students in 2021-2022.

Clark State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,568 in tuition and fees each year.

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#10

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
2,079 Total Awards
$7,644 Average Tuition & Fees

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in North Canton, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 2,079 degrees in 2021-2022.

Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,644 in tuition and fees each year.

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3,514 Total Awards
$8,736 Average Tuition & Fees

Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,514 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cuyahoga Community College District are $8,736 per year.

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#12

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
2,260 Total Awards
$10,022 Average Tuition & Fees

Owens Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,260 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Owens State Community College are $10,022 per year.

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593 Total Awards
$7,776 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Ohio Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Newark, Ohio, the small public school handed out 593 degrees in 2021-2022.

COTC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,776 in tuition and fees each year.

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2,407 Total Awards
$8,601 Average Tuition & Fees

Lorain County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio list. LCCC is located in Elyria, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,407 degrees to qualified students.

LCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,601 in tuition and fees each year.

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394 Total Awards
$8,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Archbold, Ohio, and it awarded 394 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwest State Community College are $8,930 per year.

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371 Total Awards
$14,025 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Firelands came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Huron, Ohio, the small public school handed out 371 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU-Firelands are $14,025 per year.

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818 Total Awards
$15,588 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. UC Blue Ash College is located in Blue Ash, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 818 degrees to qualified students.

UC Blue Ash College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,588 in tuition and fees each year.

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722 Total Awards
$7,851 Average Tuition & Fees

Edison State Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Edison Community College is located in Piqua, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 722 degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Edison Community College are $7,851 per year.

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#19

Zane State College

Zanesville, Ohio
380 Total Awards
$11,166 Average Tuition & Fees

Zane State College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. Zanesville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 380 students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Zane State College are $11,166 per year.

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#20

Belmont College

St Clairsville, Ohio
268 Total Awards
$7,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Belmont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. Belmont College is a very small public school located in St Clairsville, Ohio that handed out 268 degrees in 2021-2022.

Belmont College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,420 in tuition and fees each year.

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#21

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
7,383 Total Awards
$8,022 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. This large public school is located in Steubenville, Ohio, and it awarded 7,383 degrees in 2021-2022.

Eastern Gateway Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,022 in tuition and fees each year.

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#22

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
588 Total Awards
$11,384 Average Tuition & Fees

North Central State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Mansfield, Ohio, the small public school handed out 588 degrees in 2021-2022.

North Central State College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,384 in tuition and fees each year.

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221 Total Awards
$15,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Kent State University at Ashtabula came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio ranking. Ashtabula, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 221 students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kent State University at Ashtabula are $15,910 per year.

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166 Total Awards
$15,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Kent State University at Salem did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. Kent State University at Salem is a small public school situated in Salem, Ohio. It awarded 166 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kent State University at Salem are $15,910 per year.

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200 Total Awards
$16,276 Average Tuition & Fees

Wright State University - Lake Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Ohio list. Celina, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 200 students in 2021-2022.

Wright State University - Lake Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $16,276 in tuition and fees each year.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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