Cheapest Urban Studies/Affairs Colleges in Ohio

Ohio's Urban Studies programs show dramatic price differences, with Ohio University's regional campuses charging under $7,000 annually while private options reach $25,766. The state's manufacturing and healthcare sectors employ many urban planning graduates, particularly around Cleveland Clinic and Honda's operations. Cleveland State University offers the field's typical $34,704 starting salary with moderate $25,000 debt loads. Most Ohio campuses accept over 85% of applicants, though graduation rates vary wildly from 12.1% at Ohio University-Chillicothe to 73.6% at Wooster. Students benefit from the Ohio College Opportunity Grant, which helps offset costs across all 12 participating schools.

Programs

$4,503 – $25,766

Net Price Range

$34,704

Avg. Program Earnings

42.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Urban Studies/Affairs 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	Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, Ohio	$15,216	$11,188	45.9%	95.2%
7	Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio	$16,065	$12,613	48.9%	85.3%
8	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$17,460	$12,377	55.6%	92.2%
9	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
10	Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, Ohio	$21,619	$52,357	61.7%	52.2%
11	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, Ohio	$23,156	$13,570	71.5%	86.2%
12	The College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio	$25,766	$59,550	73.6%	56.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost gap between Ohio's cheapest and most expensive Urban Studies programs?

Ohio University's regional campuses charge just $4,503-$6,483 net price, while private schools like Wooster reach $25,766. The regional campuses offer the same degree credentials at roughly one-fourth the cost, though graduation rates lag significantly behind.

How do graduation rates compare across Ohio's most affordable Urban Studies programs?

The cheapest options show concerning completion rates, with four Ohio University campuses graduating under 20% of students. Wright State jumps to 45.9% graduation rates at $15,216 annually, while Cleveland State reaches 48.9% at $16,065.

Does Cleveland State University offer good value for Urban Studies students?

Cleveland State graduates earn $34,704 annually with $25,000 average debt loads, creating manageable debt-to-income ratios. The 48.9% graduation rate and 85.32% acceptance rate provide accessible entry into Ohio's urban planning job market.

Where do Ohio's Urban Studies graduates typically find employment?

Major employers include Cleveland Clinic for healthcare facility planning, Honda for industrial site development, and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for campus expansion projects. The state's manufacturing base creates steady demand for urban planners in industrial development.

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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.