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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Ohio

72 Schools Ranked
$17,599 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,700 Avg Student Debt

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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

11,957 Total Awards
$12,485 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,464 Avg Student Debt

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. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 11,957 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $12,485 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ohio State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,742. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State accumulate an average of $20,464 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ohio State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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6,665 Total Awards
$12,334 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,272 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 72 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,665 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Ohio who attend UC full time pay an average of $12,334 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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5,850 Total Awards
$21,622 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Ohio University - Athens Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,850 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OHIO Athens does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
2,464 Total Awards
$12,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,630 Avg Student Debt

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.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $12,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cleveland State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,469. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cleveland State University accumulate an average of $23,630 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cleveland State University. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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3,036 Total Awards
$13,639 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,159 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Bowling Green, Ohio that handed out 3,036 bachelor’s degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Online courses are available at BGSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
2,940 Total Awards
$11,311 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,058 Avg Student Debt

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 a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 2,940 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $11,311 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Toledo full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,671. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,058 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Online courses are available at University of Toledo, 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 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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2,480 Total Awards
$12,427 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,562 Avg Student Debt

University of Akron Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Akron, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 2,480 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $12,427 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend University of Akron Main Campus. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

University of Akron Main Campus 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
2,118 Total Awards
$21,743 Avg Student Debt

University of Dayton came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Dayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 2,118 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,743 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UDayton. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of Dayton Report

#9

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, Ohio
427 Total Awards
$24,899 Avg Student Debt

Shawnee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Shawnee State University is a small public school located in Portsmouth, Ohio that handed out 427 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 $24,899 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Shawnee State 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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5,070 Total Awards
$11,373 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,194 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Kent ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 5,070 bachelor’s degrees 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Kent 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 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
1,818 Total Awards
$9,585 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,194 Avg Student Debt

Youngstown State 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 #11 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and it awarded 1,818 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Youngstown State University is $9,585. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,945. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,194 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Youngstown State University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Youngstown State University Report

44 Total Awards
$23,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,250 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
411 Total Awards
$6,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,929 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Hamilton landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Hamilton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 411 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Hamilton full time pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,490. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,929 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
1,011 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,443 Avg Student Debt

Franklin University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,011 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,577 to cover tuition and fees at Franklin University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.

Franklin University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio
53 Total Awards
$6,995 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,074 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Tuscarawas landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kent State University at Tuscarawas. 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 $26,074 in student loans. 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.

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#16

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
148 Total Awards
$18,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,803 Avg Student Debt

Mercy College of Ohio landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Mercy College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,850. 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 $25,803 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Mercy College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Mercy College of Ohio Report

#17

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
575 Total Awards
$34,274 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,495 Avg Student Debt

Otterbein University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Westerville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 575 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Otterbein is $34,274. 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 $23,495 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Otterbein does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio
440 Total Awards
$30,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,581 Avg Student Debt

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.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Muskingum accumulate an average of $24,581 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#19

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
478 Total Awards
$37,621 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,441 Avg Student Debt

The University of Findlay 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 #19 on the list. The University of Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school located in Findlay, Ohio that handed out 478 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Findlay does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,621. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. 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.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Findlay. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Kettering College

Kettering, Ohio
152 Total Awards
$28,061 Avg Student Debt

Kettering College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Kettering College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Kettering, Ohio that handed out 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. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Kettering College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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237 Total Awards
$16,146 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,959 Avg Student Debt

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 237 students in 2021-2022.

The Christ College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,146. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,959 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at The Christ College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
4,655 Total Awards
$16,666 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,504 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Oxford landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Oxford, Ohio, and it awarded 4,655 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $16,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Miami University - Oxford. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $37,159. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,504 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Miami University - Oxford. In 2020-2021 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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41 Total Awards
$6,995 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,716 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Salem 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 #23 on the list. 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Kent State University at Salem accumulate an average of $25,716 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Kent State University at Salem, 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 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Kent State University at Salem Report

#23

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
377 Total Awards
$30,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,288 Avg Student Debt

Tiffin University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Tiffin University is located in Tiffin, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 377 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

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. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tiffin University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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450 Total Awards
$36,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,252 Avg Student Debt

Ohio Northern 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 #25 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Ada, Ohio, and it awarded 450 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend ONU, expect to pay an average of $36,530 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced 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.

ONU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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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