Cheapest Human Services Colleges in Ohio

Ohio's regional Human Services campuses deliver remarkably affordable education, with Ohio University-Eastern Campus leading at just $4,503 net cost compared to private options reaching $22,881. The massive gap between regional and main campuses becomes clear when considering Ohio University-Main Campus jumps to $20,413 despite the same state system. Ohio's growing healthcare sector, anchored by Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, creates steady demand for human services professionals across both urban centers and rural communities where these budget-friendly programs operate.

Programs

$4,503 – $22,881

Net Price Range

29.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Human Services, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
2	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
3	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
4	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
5	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
6	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
7	Ohio Christian University Circleville, Ohio	$21,607	$23,700	35.7%
8	Malone University Canton, Ohio	$22,881	$36,120	51.3%	77.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Ohio University campuses for Human Services programs?

Regional campuses like Ohio University-Eastern ($4,503) and Southern ($5,328) offer significantly lower costs than the main Athens campus ($20,413). These regional locations focus on local workforce needs while maintaining the same accreditation and degree value.

How do graduation rates compare between the most affordable options?

The cheapest programs show graduation rates between 12.10% and 20.00%, with Ohio University-Eastern leading at 20.00% despite its $4,503 cost. Ohio University-Main Campus achieves 66.40% graduation rates but costs over four times more at $20,413 net price.

Is private education worth the extra cost for Human Services in Ohio?

Private options like Ohio Christian University ($21,607) and Malone University ($22,881) cost roughly four times more than regional public campuses. Malone achieves a 51.30% graduation rate, while Ohio Christian reaches 35.70%, compared to public regional campus rates of 12-20%.

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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.