76 programs at 25 schools in Ohio.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Ohio on this list are led by University of Cincinnati, Sinclair Community College, and The University of Toledo. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Ohio, drawn from 76 programs at 25 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| 2 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH |
| 3 | The University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 4 | Wright State University | Dayton, OH |
| 5 | Kent State University | Kent, OH |
| 6 | Ohio State University | Columbus, Oh |
| 7 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH |
| 8 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH |
| 9 | Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH |
| 10 | Clark State Community College | Springfield, Oh |
| 11 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH |
| 12 | Miami University, Farmer School of Business | Oxford, OH |
| 13 | The University of Findlay | Findlay, OH |
| 14 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 15 | Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH |
| 16 | Clark State College | Springfield, OH |
| 17 | Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH |
| 18 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 19 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH |
| 20 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
Cincinnati, OH
BS in Cybersecurity
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity · Graduate Certificate in Applied AI in Finance. Details: program page.
Dayton, OH
A.A.S. in Cyber Investigation Technology
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Toledo, OH
MS in Cyber Security
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Dayton, OH
MS in Cyber Security
Wright State University sits in Dayton. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
Kent, OH
B.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering
Kent State University's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Cybercriminology · M.S. in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Details: program page.
Columbus, Oh
B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering
Ohio State University is based in Columbus. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone cybersecurity program.
Related at this school: Master of Cybersecurity and Digital Trust · Certificate in Computational Analysis of Language. Details: program page.
Columbus, OH
BS in Cybersecurity
Franklin University is based in Columbus. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education. Related at this school: B.S. in Information Systems · M.S. in Computer Science — Cybersecurity Focus. Details: program page.
Cleveland, OH
BS in Computer Science
Cleveland State University anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone cybersecurity program.
Related at this school: Online Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity a…. Details: program page.
Columbus, OH
AAS in Computer Science — Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Springfield, Oh
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Clark State Community College is based in Springfield. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
On this state ranking, University of Cincinnati, Sinclair Community College, and The University of Toledo appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Ohio. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 76 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Ohio on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
