Best Degree Completion Programs in Ohio 2027

Why it ranks #1: It accepts up to 94 transfer credits (the highest on this list) and 93% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Franklin University lets you move up to 94 credits into its 124-credit online Business Administration degree, and earlier coursework and eligible professional learning can be considered for credit. Online courses use six- and twelve-week formats, and the final strategic planning capstone looks at risk and contingency planning. Tuition is $398 per credit.

Why it ranks #2: 73% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and its rate is $487 per credit for Ohio residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

The University of Cincinnati’s online BA in Organizational Leadership is asynchronous and requires an applied capstone, either an internship or a community or school service project. Applicants with at least 24 transfer credits need a 2.0 college GPA. The 120-credit degree covers workplace law, organizational change, ethics, and research and evaluation.

Why it ranks #3: 71% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and it accepts up to 90 transfer credits (higher than 2 other colleges on this list).

Ohio University offers its Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services online. Transfer applicants need a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0, and if you have fewer than 20 semester credits you also send a high school transcript. The program builds leadership and problem-solving skills for public outreach and service settings.

Why it ranks #4: 68% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and its rate is $475 per credit for Ohio residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list).

BGSU’s Criminal Justice degree is built for Ohioans who already work in criminal justice, social services or the military and hold a related associate degree. Classes are 7-week, asynchronous and 100% online, and you can finish in as little as two years. The 400 required internship hours can often be covered by your previous training or current job.

Why it ranks #5: Its graduates in this field earn a median $74,964 a year (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and 56% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 2 other colleges on this list).

If you hold an associate degree, Tiffin says you could finish its online Business Administration degree in 60 or fewer credits. Courses are asynchronous, sessions start January 11 and March 7, and an advisor walks you through your credit transfer by phone. Tuition is $535 per credit hour, and that rate already covers textbooks and labs.

Why it ranks #6: 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (the highest on this list) and 66% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

Antioch University evaluates up to 75 semester credits for its bachelor’s completion program in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences, which totals 120 semester credits. Coursework connects science, economics, health, ethics, culture and leadership, and it studies environmental hazards and climate change with attention to equity and justice.

Why it ranks #7: 56% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 2 other colleges on this list) and its rate is $547 per credit for Ohio residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list).

Kent State considers your prior academic study for its online Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and the Allied Health concentration may award credit for an accepted license or certification. The degree is 120 credits, online courses are asynchronous, and you choose among three concentrations, including Allied Health and Clinical Trials Research.

Why it ranks #8: 60% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $75,364 a year (the highest on this list).

Walsh University takes up to 88 transfer credits toward its online, accelerated Organizational Leadership degree, and you can earn up to 45 more credit hours for work or life experience. Classes run in 8-week sessions with a new start every 8 weeks. Walsh puts the average program cost at $18,000 after work experience, transfer credits and aid.

Why it ranks #9: 65% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and 17% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

Franciscan University of Steubenville asks for official transcripts from each previous college and evaluates eligible coursework under its transfer policy. A bachelor’s degree requires at least 124 credits. The online Bachelor of Arts in Theology covers Scripture, Catholic moral principles, Christology and the sacraments, and ends with a senior thesis or coordinating seminar.

Why it ranks #10: It accepts up to 90 transfer credits (higher than 2 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $50,359 a year (higher than 1 other college on this list).

Ashland University accepts prior college credit and offers prior learning assessment for relevant professional experience, which helps if you already work in public safety. Its online Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree totals 120 credits, with study in risk analysis, infrastructure protection and emergency management tied to law, policy and intelligence.