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Ohio Teaching Colleges

97 Colleges
$77,578 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,724 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Ohio ranked #13 in the nation for teaching degrees handed out in 2021. Around 9,238 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Ohio is $19,394 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $23,926 a year.

About 54% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,431 per year.

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Public Public vs. Private
$11,767 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Kent State University at Kent is 26,822, of which 21,621 students are undergraduates and of those, 17,361 are full-time. It takes the average Kent State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 60% of students at Kent State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,031 a year.

Students who graduate from Kent State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,179 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$13,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,142 students at BGSU in total, 14,988 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 12,483 are full-time. It takes the average BGSU undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

62% of BGSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,683 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,281 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$12,859 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ohio State University - Main Campus is 61,369, of which 46,984 students are undergraduates and of those, 42,734 are full-time. Ohio State has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

36% of Ohio State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,842 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,438 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$13,746 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ohio University - Athens Campus is 25,714, of which 19,284 students are undergraduates and of those, 14,676 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at OHIO Athens is 4.4 years.

Roughly 60% of students at OHIO Athens take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,969 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,991 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$12,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 29,933 undergraduates at UC, of which 24,301 are full-time, and there are 40,826 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

51% of UC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,696 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,310 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$17,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,522 undergraduates at Miami University - Oxford, of which 16,079 are full-time, and there are 18,880 students altogether. Miami University - Oxford has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 42% of students at Miami University - Oxford take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,909 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Miami University - Oxford is $49,773.

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Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
Public Public vs. Private
$4,385 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,765 full-time undergraduates at Eastern Gateway Community College, and 40,036 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 33 to 1.

1% of Eastern Gateway Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $2,354 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,766 during the early-career years.

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#8

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,650 students at UDayton in total, 8,644 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,314 are full-time. For undergraduates at UDayton, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,921 a year.

Students who graduate from UDayton with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,477 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
Public Public vs. Private
$12,613 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cleveland State University is 15,247, of which 11,166 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,803 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,999 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,625 during the early-career years.

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#10

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
Public Public vs. Private
$11,742 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,406 undergraduates at University of Toledo, of which 11,447 are full-time, and there are 18,319 students altogether. For undergraduates at University of Toledo, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

47% of University of Toledo students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,799 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Toledo is $44,162.

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Public Public vs. Private
$10,614 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,332 undergraduates at Wright State University - Main Campus, of which 6,359 are full-time, and there are 10,936 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

52% of Wright State University - Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,975 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wright State University - Main Campus is $42,229.

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#12

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,447 students at Ashland in total, 3,148 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,310 are full-time. For undergraduates at Ashland, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

55% of Ashland students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,231 a year.

Students who graduate from Ashland with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,722 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
Public Public vs. Private
$9,757 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,835 students at Youngstown State University in total, 10,401 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,175 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 49% of students at Youngstown State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,808 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Youngstown State University is $37,590.

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Public Public vs. Private
$12,799 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Akron Main Campus is 16,094, of which 13,651 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,791 are full-time. It takes the average University of Akron Main Campus undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,940 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Akron Main Campus is $42,269.

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#15

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,272 undergraduates at Xavier, of which 5,055 are full-time, and there are 7,061 students altogether. It takes the average Xavier undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 59% of students at Xavier take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,988 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Xavier is $54,758.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,086 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
94% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,399 students at Baldwin Wallace College in total, 2,860 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,712 are full-time. For undergraduates at Baldwin Wallace College, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 94% of students at Baldwin Wallace College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,077 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,972 during the early-career years.

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#17

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,559 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,140 students at MVNU in total, 1,771 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,504 are full-time. It takes the average MVNU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 69% of students at MVNU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,951 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MVNU is $43,046.

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#18

Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,440 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
97% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,549 undergraduates at Muskingum, of which 1,350 are full-time, and there are 2,231 students altogether. It takes the average Muskingum undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 97% of students at Muskingum take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,255 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,536 during the early-career years.

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#19

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,646 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Findlay is 4,829, of which 3,732 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,161 are full-time. For undergraduates at Findlay, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

68% of Findlay students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $13,311 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Findlay is $49,757.

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#20

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,788 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,020 students at Capital in total, 2,282 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,152 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Capital is 4.1 years.

83% of Capital students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,260 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Capital is $45,767.

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#21

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,370 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 951 undergraduates at ODU, of which 851 are full-time, and there are 1,415 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ODU is 4.2 years.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,627 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,933 during the early-career years.

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#22

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,753 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,850 undergraduates at Walsh, of which 1,531 are full-time, and there are 2,651 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

64% of Walsh students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,847 a year.

Students who graduate from Walsh with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,090 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mount St. Joseph University is 2,031, of which 1,473 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,002 are full-time. For undergraduates at Mount St. Joe, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,377 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mount St. Joe is $43,595.

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#24

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,899 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
96% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,652 students at Otterbein in total, 2,313 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,138 are full-time. For undergraduates at Otterbein, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 96% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,122 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,539 during the early-career years.

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#25

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
90% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Mount Union is 2,178, of which 1,958 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,925 are full-time. For undergraduates at Mount Union, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Roughly 90% of students at Mount Union take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,618 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,919 during the early-career years.

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Other Ohio Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Cedarville University 82
27 Sinclair Community College 75
28 John Carroll University 70
29 Notre Dame College 68
30 Shawnee State University 59
31 Malone University 58
32 Ohio State University - Newark Campus 57
33 University of Rio Grande 52
34 Stark State College 48
34 Franciscan University of Steubenville 48
36 Bluffton University 37
36 Owens Community College 37
38 Ohio State University - Marion Campus 36
39 Wright State University - Lake Campus 35
40 University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College 34
40 Lake Erie College 34
40 Tiffin University 34
43 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 32
43 Wilmington College 32
45 Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus 31
45 Ursuline College 31
47 Ohio State University - Lima Campus 30
48 Franklin University 28
49 Wittenberg University 27
50 Bowling Green State University - Firelands 25
50 University of Cincinnati - Clermont College 25
52 Cuyahoga Community College District 24
53 Central State University 23
54 Ohio Christian University 22
55 Lourdes University 21
55 Ohio Northern University 21
57 Heidelberg University 20
58 Hiram College 19
58 Kent State University at Salem 19
60 Denison University 18
61 Defiance College 17
62 Marietta College 16
62 Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 16
64 Ohio Wesleyan University 15
64 The College of Wooster 15
66 Kent State University at Tuscarawas 13
66 Athena Career Academy 13
68 Zane State College 10
69 Central Ohio Technical College 8
69 Hocking College 8
71 Gods Bible School and College 7
72 Belmont College 6
72 Case Western Reserve University 6
72 Southern State Community College 6
72 Union Institute & University 6
76 Art Academy of Cincinnati 5
76 James A Rhodes State College 5
76 Lorain County Community College 5
76 Miami University - Middletown 5
76 North Central State College 5
76 Northwest State Community College 5
82 Miami University - Hamilton 4
83 University of Akron Wayne College 3
83 Davis College 3
85 Washington State Community College 2
86 Allegheny Wesleyan College 1
86 Clark State Community College 1
86 Antioch University - Midwest 1
89 Edison State Community College 0
89 Kent State University at Stark 0
89 Kent State University at Geauga 0
89 Oberlin College 0
89 Ohio University - Eastern Campus 0
89 Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus 0
89 Ohio University - Southern Campus 0
89 Ohio University - Lancaster Campus 0
89 Ohio University - Zanesville Campus 0

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