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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

36 Schools Ranked
$24,928 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,349 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 36 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
$21,966 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Dayton the best school in Ohio for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,966 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UDayton does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio
$34,502 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,489 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 36 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Bluffton University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Bluffton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,502. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,489 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Bluffton does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
$33,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,155 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mount Union helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Ohio.

Mount Union does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mount Union accumulate an average of $25,155 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Mount Union, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,741 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ohio State is $11,936. Out-of-state students pay an average of $35,019. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State accumulate an average of $22,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ohio State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

$16,142 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,353 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

In-state students pay an average of $16,142 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Oxford full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,288. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of $23,353 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Miami University - Oxford. In fact, around 12% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
$33,374 Average Tuition & Fees

Cedarville University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,374 to cover tuition and fees at Cedarville. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

One thing to take note of is that Cedarville does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Cedarville University Report

#7

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$42,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,737 Avg Student Debt

Xavier University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Xavier is $42,460. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,737 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Xavier does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Xavier University Report

#8

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
$33,674 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,818 Avg Student Debt

Otterbein University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

If you want to attend Otterbein, expect to pay an average of $33,674 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,818 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Otterbein, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$28,183 Avg Student Debt

Baldwin Wallace University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,183 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Baldwin Wallace College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
$39,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,091 Avg Student Debt

Capital University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

If you want to attend Capital, expect to pay an average of $39,338 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Capital accumulate an average of $31,091 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Capital. In 2019-2020 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
$45,514 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,338 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, John Carroll University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,514 to cover tuition and fees at John Carroll. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from John Carroll accumulate an average of $23,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

John Carroll is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#12

Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio
$30,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,976 Avg Student Debt

Muskingum University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

The average tuition and fees at Muskingum is $30,090. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Muskingum accumulate an average of $28,976 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Muskingum, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Muskingum University Report

$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,823 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BGSU is $13,061. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,050. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,823 in student loans.

BGSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$33,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,301 Avg Student Debt

Mount St. Joseph University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,250 to cover tuition and fees at Mount St. Joe. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,301 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Mount St. Joe, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,124 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Students from Ohio who attend UC full time pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,111. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $26,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

#16

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, Ohio
$23,733 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,758 Avg Student Debt

Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,733 to cover tuition and fees at MVNU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,758 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that MVNU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
$23,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,247 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Ashland University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,090 to cover tuition and fees at Ashland. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,247 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ashland. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Ashland University Report

$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,150 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Marion Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ohio State University - Marion Campus is $8,550. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,633. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State University - Marion Campus accumulate an average of $24,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Ohio State University - Marion Campus does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Ohio State University - Marion Campus Report

#19

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
$33,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,915 Avg Student Debt

Ohio Dominican University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average tuition and fees at ODU is $33,380. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,915 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at ODU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
$37,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,363 Avg Student Debt

The University of Findlay came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

Findlay does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,188. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,363 in student loans.

Findlay does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,839 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

Students from Ohio who attend Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus full time pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,633. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,839 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus Report

$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,629 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Newark Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ohio State University - Newark Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,633. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State University - Newark Campus accumulate an average of $24,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Ohio State University - Newark Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,855 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Lima Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

Students from Ohio who attend Ohio State University - Lima Campus full time pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,633. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State University - Lima Campus accumulate an average of $23,855 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Ohio State University - Lima Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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$9,834 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,376 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wright State University - Main Campus is $9,834. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,252. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,376 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Wright State University - Main Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Malone University

Canton, Ohio
$33,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,337 Avg Student Debt

Malone University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,400 to cover tuition and fees at Malone. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,337 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Malone. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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