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Cheapest Business Administration Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Ohio's most affordable Business Administration program costs just $4,503 net annually at Ohio University-Eastern Campus, while the most expensive reaches $14,325 at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma. This dramatic price range reflects a clear divide between public regional campuses and private institutions. Ohio University operates multiple satellite locations across the state, with five campuses offering Business Administration at remarkably similar net costs between $4,503 and $6,483. These programs prepare students for Ohio's major employers including Cleveland Clinic, Honda, and the growing healthcare sector that drives much of the state's economy. Graduation rates vary significantly, from 12.1% at Ohio University-Chillicothe to 52.9% at Youngstown State University. Kent State University maintains six regional campuses with consistent $7,272 in-state tuition but net costs ranging from $10,679 to $11,593 due to varying financial aid packages. The earning potential spans $34,963 to $39,698 among schools reporting salary data.
50
Programs
$4,503 – $23,585
Net Price Range
$43,734
Avg. Program Earnings
45.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,503 $6,178 20.0%
2 $5,328 $6,178 19.3%
3 $5,971 $6,178 17.7%
4 $6,133 $6,178 13.7%
5 $6,483 $6,178 12.1%
6 $7,349 $14,776 16.0% 45.1%
7 $10,679 $7,272 26.8%
8 $10,753 $7,272 25.8%
9 $10,964 $7,272 25.9%
10 $11,310 $7,272 37.3%
11 $11,480 $7,272 37.1%
12 $11,593 $7,272 28.2%
13 $11,877 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
14 $12,603 $7,504 42.5% 99.9%
15 $14,325 $19,542 20.7%
16 $14,981 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
17 $15,216 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
18 $15,389 $9,622 43.0%
19 $16,065 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
20 $16,135 $36,650 54.7% 54.4%
21 $17,430 $36,298 49.5% 96.3%
22 $17,460 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
23 $18,027 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
24 $18,292 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
25 $18,372 $38,974 58.1% 82.9%
26 $19,470 $44,602 53.8% 93.9%
27 $19,476 $34,370 47.9% 52.4%
28 $19,614 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
29 $20,004 $34,595 61.7% 72.5%
30 $20,088 $26,265 59.1% 93.1%
31 $20,204 $31,440 52.7% 86.4%
32 $20,320 $13,420 21.2% 93.9%
33 $20,413 $13,746 66.4% 86.5%
34 $20,477 $32,606 36.6% 78.5%
35 $20,609 $12,930 54.2%
36 $20,918 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
37 $21,296 $36,032 41.9% 54.1%
38 $21,596 $28,930 38.1% 60.4%
39 $21,607 $23,700 35.7%
40 $21,619 $52,357 61.7% 52.2%
41 $21,662 $33,628 49.8% 71.4%
42 $21,812 $35,524 63.6% 85.3%
43 $21,994 $28,910 60.6% 71.8%
44 $22,140 $34,899 68.9% 83.7%
45 $22,539 $35,400 64.9% 75.8%
46 $22,605 $9,577 30.3%
47 $22,872 $30,962 55.1% 88.1%
48 $22,881 $36,120 51.3% 77.6%
49 $23,156 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
50 $23,585 $41,788 65.5% 72.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ohio University's regional campuses so affordable for business students?

Ohio University operates five regional campuses with net costs between $4,503 and $6,483, all charging the same $6,178 in-state tuition. The low net prices result from substantial financial aid packages that reduce actual student costs by thousands. These campuses maintain identical debt loads of $21,563, suggesting coordinated financial aid policies across the system.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most affordable program at Ohio University-Eastern has a 20% graduation rate, while the most expensive at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates 20.7% of students. Youngstown State University offers the best combination of reasonable cost at $11,877 net and strong outcomes with a 52.9% graduation rate. Kent State's regional campuses show graduation rates between 25.8% and 37.3%.

Is there a significant difference between public and private business program costs?

Public institutions dominate Ohio's most affordable business programs, with 14 of the 15 cheapest options. Wilberforce University stands as the lone private school in this price range at $7,349 net cost. Bryant & Stratton College-Parma, the only other private option, costs nearly double at $14,325 net annually.

What earning potential can graduates expect from these affordable programs?

Business graduates from Wright State University-Lake Campus earn a median $39,698, the highest among schools reporting salary data. Youngstown State graduates earn $36,115, while Bryant & Stratton College-Parma graduates earn $34,963. These figures reflect Ohio's strong job market in healthcare administration, manufacturing management, and business services that support major employers like Honda and Cleveland Clinic.

Does acceptance rate affect program accessibility at Ohio's cheapest business schools?

Wright State University-Lake Campus accepts 99.85% of applicants while maintaining reasonable costs at $12,603 net. Youngstown State University admits 80.6% of students and costs $11,877 net with the highest graduation rate at 52.9%. Wilberforce University accepts 45.12% of applicants, making it the most selective among affordable options at $7,349 net cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.