Best colleges in Cleveland
Get the Most Out of the North Coast
The city center is emerging, but the education has always been great
Known as the "North Coast," Cleveland has everything you need for smooth sailing in your education and career. There are over 20 institutions that'll prepare you for a future in neuroscience, engineering, music, and more. Healthcare majors, you're in luck. Many companies call Cleveland home, including one of America's best hospitals, The Cleveland Clinic. This Ohio city is also a prime location for investments in technology and research, which makes the job search easy for science, computer and technology students. and to top it off, Cleveland has been ranked one of the most livable cities and was named an emerging global city, with a redevelopment plan including a recreation center, aquarium, and a skate park. Being in the Midwest means you'll be living and working with some of the nicest people in the country.
When you catch a break from the books, visit the Gateway Sports Complex to see MLB team, the Indians, or jump on the Lebron James bandwagon when you cheer on the Cavaliers. or if you're a football fan, you can find the Cleveland Browns at the North Coast Harbor along with several museums, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland also invests in the arts and boasts one of the nation's best orchestras in the 2nd largest performing arts center in the US. For great food, go where the chefs go, the West Side Market, or sample the restaurant scene featured on TV. With a lakeside location and numerous parks, opportunities for recreation are abundant. So come and let Cleveland show you how to make the most of your college years.
*mycollegeoptions.org *National Center for Education Statistics *Wikipedia, "Cleveland" *www.city.cleveland.oh.us *Forbes.comBest Four Year Universities in Cleveland
Oberlin College offers 57 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2019, 681 students graduated with students earning 665 Bachelor's degrees, 14 Certificates, and 2 Master's degrees.
Case Western Reserve University offers 254 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 3,467 students graduated with students earning 1,658 Master's degrees, 1,112 Bachelor's degrees, 667 Doctoral degrees, and 30 Certificates.
Cleveland Institute of Music offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 122 students graduated with students earning 53 Master's degrees, 50 Bachelor's degrees, 14 Certificates, and 5 Doctoral degrees.
John Carroll University offers 75 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 939 students graduated with students earning 735 Bachelor's degrees, 193 Master's degrees, and 11 Certificates.
Baldwin Wallace University offers 104 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,078 students graduated with students earning 783 Bachelor's degrees, 285 Master's degrees, and 10 Certificates.
Cleveland Institute of Art offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 118 students graduated with students earning 118 Bachelor's degrees.
The North Coast College offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 10 students graduated with students earning 6 Associate's degrees, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.
Lee University offers 136 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 1,012 students graduated with students earning 825 Bachelor's degrees, 184 Master's degrees, and 3 Certificates.
Ursuline College offers 112 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 347 students graduated with students earning 157 Bachelor's degrees, 150 Master's degrees, 38 Certificates, and 2 Doctoral degrees.
Lake Erie College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 242 students graduated with students earning 128 Bachelor's degrees, 82 Master's degrees, and 32 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Cleveland
Ohio Technical College offers 16 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 411 students graduated with students earning 273 Certificates, and 138 Associate's degrees.
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville offers 23 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 161 students graduated with students earning 108 Associate's degrees, and 53 Certificates.
Ohio Business College-Sheffield offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 95 students graduated with students earning 59 Certificates, and 36 Associate's degrees.
Remington College-Cleveland Campus offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 318 students graduated with students earning 259 Certificates, and 59 Associate's degrees.
Lakeshore Technical College offers 115 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2019, 1,125 students graduated with students earning 807 Certificates, and 318 Associate's degrees.
Cleveland State Community College offers 40 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2019, 846 students graduated with students earning 460 Certificates, and 386 Associate's degrees.
Cuyahoga Community College District offers 141 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 3,882 students graduated with students earning 2,843 Associate's degrees, and 1,039 Certificates.
Lakeland Community College offers 114 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,149 students graduated with students earning 899 Associate's degrees, and 250 Certificates.
Lorain County Community College offers 152 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 2,088 students graduated with students earning 1,441 Associate's degrees, and 647 Certificates.
List of all colleges in Cleveland
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | 9 : 1 | 2,863 | |
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Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | 16 : 1 | 11,874 | |
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Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | 13 : 1 | 373 | |
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Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College Cleveland, OH | 36 | ||
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John Carroll University University Heights, OH | 19 : 1 | 3,506 | |
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Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | 15 : 1 | 3,504 | |
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Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor Mentor, OH | 146 | ||
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Inner State Beauty School Lyndhurst, OH | 99 | ||
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LaBarberia Institute of Hair Mayfield Hts, OH | 68 | ||
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Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | 13 : 1 | 645 | |
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The North Coast College Lakewood, OH | 19 : 1 | 77 | |
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Lee University Cleveland, TN | 28 : 1 | 5,189 | |
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Ohio Technical College Cleveland, OH | 25 : 1 | 944 | |
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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville Strongsville, OH | 156 | ||
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Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH | 19 : 1 | 1,050 | |
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Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | 22 : 1 | 1,056 | |
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Northern Career Institute Eastlake, OH | 91 | ||
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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick Brunswick, OH | 57 | ||
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Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | 28 : 1 | 15,433 | |
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Stautzenberger College-Brecksville Brecksville, OH | 26 : 1 | 285 | |