• The Cincinnati area has 36 colleges.city of cincinnati image by Tammy Mobley from Fotolia.com
  
  If you want to avoid the crowded, large campuses and big lecture hall classes, then consider a community college. It is more affordable and has smaller class sizes. Also, it provides you with an education you can use in two years. In Cincinnati, there are approximately 36 colleges, according to City Town Info. So whether you live in Cincinnati or are looking for a college in that city, consider some of the community colleges Cincinnati has to offer.
  
  

University of Cincinnati

• The Raymond Walters College (RWC) is a part of the University of Cincinnati and offers two-year degrees and certificates. RWC is also an open admission institution. Thus, anyone with a high school diploma, GED, and the desire for higher education can attend one of the approximately 60 academic programs.
  
  According to RWC, 75 percent of its students work and attend college. Thus, there are a variety of ways you can balance job, family, and school. You can attend classes in the day or evening, part-time or full-time, online or via distance learning. You can choose from majors like radiation science technology, business management technology or transferable majors like pre-business, pre-law and Pre-Sports Administration.
  
  University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College
  9555 Plainfield Road
  Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
  513-745-5600
  rwc.uc.edu
  
  

Mount Saint Joseph

• Founded in 1920, Mount Saint Joseph is a small Catholic college with a focus on professional and liberal arts education. According to the college, its goal is to prepare students to become leaders and equip them with a social responsibility, values and integrity. At Mount Saint Joseph you can major in programs like criminology, graphic design, and biochemistry. You can also minor in computer information systems, business administration, or coaching. There are also pre-professional studies, certificates and licensures.
  
  Mount Saint Joseph
  5701 Delhi Road
  Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
  513-244-4200
  msj.edu
  
  

Cincinnati State

• Cincinnati State offers you small classes, affordable education, and real world experience. You can choose from over 100 academic programs leading to associate degrees and certificates like culinary arts, business, and information technology. According to Cincinnati State, its tuition is approximately half to a third lower than other schools in Cincinnati. Also, credits from the college are easily transferrable to four-year universities and colleges. In addition, Cincinnati State is the leader real word education with the largest co-op program compared to other two-year colleges. Cincinnati State is an open admission college accepting first time, transferring and returning students.
  
  Cincinnati State
  3520 Central Parkway
  Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
  513-861-7700
  cincinnatistate.edu