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2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

40 Schools Ranked
$6,393 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,853 Avg Student Debt

A teaching student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Ohio to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching 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:

#1

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
370 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school handed out 370 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern Gateway Community College is $4,410. Out-of-state students 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. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Eastern Gateway Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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75 Total Awards
$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,728 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Ohio. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,076. Associate Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $16,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
48 Total Awards
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,837 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Stark State College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in North Canton, Ohio that handed out 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,310. 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, 88% were women.

Stark State 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 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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47 Total Awards
$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,007 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school handed out 47 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,111. On average, associate degree students take out $20,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
37 Total Awards
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,371 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 40 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Owens Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Owens State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,782. Associate Degree recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $22,371 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Owens State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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34 Total Awards
$6,387 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,575 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Blue Ash, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend UC Blue Ash College full time pay an average of $6,387 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,185. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,575 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UC Blue Ash College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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32 Total Awards
$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,224 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,040. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,090. Associate Degree recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $19,224 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Cincinnati 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 2019-2020.

Full Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report

25 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,034 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Firelands came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Huron, Ohio, the small public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BGSU-Firelands. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,765. On average, associate degree students take out $23,034 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

BGSU-Firelands does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Bowling Green State University - Firelands Report

25 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,638 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. University of Cincinnati - Clermont College is a medium-sized public school located in Batavia, Ohio that handed out 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Clermont College is $5,966. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,198. Associate Degree recipients from UC Clermont College accumulate an average of $19,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UC Clermont College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards
$16,998 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 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. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Cuyahoga Community College District 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 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Report

19 Total Awards
$22,296 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Kent State University at Salem did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Salem, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $22,296 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Kent State University at Salem. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Kent State University at Salem Report

16 Total Awards
$8,606 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,685 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a very small public school located in Wooster, Ohio that handed out 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,606 in tuition and fees if they attend Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,689. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,685 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Online courses are available at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Report

#13

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, Ohio
13 Total Awards

Athena Career Academy came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#13

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio
13 Total Awards
$22,596 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Tuscarawas landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This small public school is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Kent State University at Tuscarawas accumulate an average of $22,596 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Zane State College

Zanesville, Ohio
10 Total Awards
$5,556 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Zane State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Zanesville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,556 in tuition and fees if they attend Zane State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,866. Associate Degree recipients from Zane State College accumulate an average of $12,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Zane State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
8 Total Awards
$5,396 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,207 Avg Student Debt

Hocking College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Nelsonville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hocking Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,207 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hocking Technical College. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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8 Total Awards
$18,294 Avg Student Debt

Central Ohio Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Newark, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $18,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at COTC. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, Ohio
8 Total Awards
$20,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,443 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, University of Rio Grande did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. University of Rio Grande is located in Rio Grande, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at University of Rio Grande is $20,060. 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 $26,443 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Rio Grande. In 2019-2020 about 23% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Belmont College

Saint Clairsville, Ohio
6 Total Awards
$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,894 Avg Student Debt

Belmont College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Belmont College is a very small public school located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio that handed out 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend Belmont College full time pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,840. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,894 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Belmont College. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Belmont College Report

6 Total Awards
$5,387 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,259 Avg Student Debt

Southern State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. This small public school is located in Hillsboro, Ohio, and it awarded 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern State Community College is $5,387. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,768. Associate Degree recipients from Southern State Community College accumulate an average of $18,259 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southern State Community College Report

5 Total Awards
$4,465 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,649 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Lorain County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. LCCC is a public institution located in Elyria, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,405. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,649 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that LCCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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5 Total Awards
$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,695 Avg Student Debt

Northwest State Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This small public school is located in Archbold, Ohio, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northwest State Community College is $4,338. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,450. Associate Degree recipients from Northwest State Community College accumulate an average of $14,695 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northwest State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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5 Total Awards
$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,411 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Rhodes State College is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rhodes State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. Associate Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rhodes State College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,050 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Middletown ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Middletown is a public institution located in Middletown, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,303. Associate Degree recipients from Miami University - Middletown accumulate an average of $26,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Miami University - Middletown. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Miami University - Middletown Report

#21

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$5,486 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,492 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, North Central State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. North Central State College is located in Mansfield, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Ohio who attend North Central State College full time pay an average of $5,486 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,784. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,492 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Central State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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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