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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Ohio
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 72 schools in Ohio to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio
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Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 11,957 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Ohio State full time pay an average of $12,485 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,742. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,464 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Ohio State 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 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UC is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 6,665 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $12,334. Out-of-state students 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. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
UC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Ohio University - Athens Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 5,850 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,622 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at OHIO Athens, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 2,464 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Cleveland State University full time pay an average of $12,254 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,469. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,630 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cleveland State University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,036 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $13,639 in tuition and fees if they attend BGSU full time. Out-of-state students 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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BGSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Toledo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Toledo is located in Toledo, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,940 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Ohio who attend University of Toledo full time pay an average of $11,311 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Toledo. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Akron, Ohio, and it awarded 2,480 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Akron Main Campus is $12,427. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,500. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of $24,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Dayton came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,118 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,743 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UDayton. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.
Shawnee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Shawnee State University is a public institution located in Portsmouth, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 427 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Shawnee State University accumulate an average of $24,899 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Shawnee State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school awarded 5,070 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,373 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kent State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,287. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,194 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Kent State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Youngstown State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,818 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Youngstown State University full time pay an average of $9,585 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,945. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,194 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Youngstown State University. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is $23,000. 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 Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science accumulate an average of $17,250 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Miami University - Hamilton ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in Hamilton, Ohio that handed out 411 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Hamilton full time pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,490. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,929 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Franklin University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Franklin University is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,011 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Franklin University, expect to pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $25,443 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at Franklin University, 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a small public school located in New Philadelphia, Ohio that handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they attend Kent State University at Tuscarawas full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,910. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,074 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mercy College of Ohio landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 148 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Mercy College is $18,850. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,803 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mercy College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Otterbein University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Otterbein is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westerville, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 575 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Otterbein, expect to pay an average of $34,274 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,495 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Otterbein, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Muskingum University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Muskingum is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Concord, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 440 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,690 to cover tuition and fees at Muskingum. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Muskingum accumulate an average of $24,581 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Muskingum. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Findlay landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 478 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,621 to cover tuition and fees at Findlay. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,441 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online courses are available at Findlay, 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 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Kettering College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kettering College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kettering, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 152 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Kettering College accumulate an average of $28,061 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Kettering College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. The Christ College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 237 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at The Christ College is $16,146. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,959 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at The Christ College. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Miami University - Oxford ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4,655 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Oxford is $16,666. Out-of-state students pay an average of $37,159. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,504 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Miami University - Oxford 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, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Kent State University at Salem landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Salem, Ohio, the small public school handed out 41 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 Salem. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,910. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,716 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Kent State University at Salem does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tiffin University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 377 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Tiffin University, expect to pay an average of $30,120 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tiffin University accumulate an average of $26,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Tiffin University 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 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ohio Northern University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. ONU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ada, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,252 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ONU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 10% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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