2026 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Ohio
[Ethnic Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools to find the best return on investment for ethnic studies students.
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2026 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the ethnic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools
For return on investment in ethnic studies, no school beat Sinclair Community College this year. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $12,525. Ethnic Studies graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in ethnic studies will find it at Stark State College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $42,724. That is a strong return on a $17,349 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values for ethnic studies. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for ethnic studies graduates is $22,056. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $31,179. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
A rank of #4 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for ethnic studies. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Ethnic Studies graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Students looking for strong value in ethnic studies will find it at Bowling Green State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Early-career ethnic studies graduates make about $45,196. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #6 for value in ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Oberlin College came in at #7 for value in ethnic studies this year. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,366. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete the ethnic studies program here. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $25,146. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 34%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 28 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
