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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

151 Colleges
$15,191 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,575 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in the United States with 14,087 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 151 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for grade specific ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the grade specific ed bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 15% Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global to be the best value school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

IWU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees each year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from IWU take out $22,505 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - River Falls helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teacher education grade specific schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

UW - River Falls undergraduate students pay an average of $15,661 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UW - River Falls take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,381.

UW - River Falls also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Out of the 151 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $160.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teacher education grade specific schools in the Great Lakes Region . SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.

SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at SIUE take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,175. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $184, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a great value for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UW Oshkosh take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,744. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $144.

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.

UW - La Crosse undergraduate students pay an average of $18,014 in tuition and fees each year.

UW - La Crosse excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

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Northern Illinois University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

NIU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,738 in tuition and fees each year. Grade Specific Ed majors at NIU take out an average of $25,355 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $235.

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#8

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ferris are $13,188 a year.

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Platteville are $16,483 a year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from UW - Platteville take out $22,258 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the town of Whitewater.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UW - Whitewater carry an average student debtload of $26,986. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $157.

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Purdue University Northwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest are $14,349 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Purdue Northwest accumulate an average of around $28,642 in student debt.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a fairly large student population.

UW - Eau Claire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,149 in tuition and fees each year.

UW - Eau Claire also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#13

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at EIU are $14,551 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at EIU take out an average of $23,125 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #14, Western Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WIU are $13,297 per year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from WIU take out $28,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #15, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.

UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $17,035 in tuition and fees each year. Grade Specific Ed majors at UW - Stevens Point take out an average of $25,504 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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University of Wisconsin - Stout ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Menomonie.

UW - Stout undergraduate students pay an average of $17,820 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UW - Stout accumulate an average of around $23,235 in student debt.

UW - Stout not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

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National Louis University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. NLU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NLU are $14,169 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at NLU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,689.

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#18

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Baker College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,029.

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#19

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,732 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Youngstown State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,348. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $193.

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University of Wisconsin - Superior ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Superior, UW - Superior is a public college with a small student population.

UW - Superior undergraduate students pay an average of $15,728 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UW - Superior take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $36,105.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SIUC are $15,240 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at SIUC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,131.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, SIUC is ranked #3 for overall quality for grade specific ed in the Great Lakes Region .

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#22

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. WMU is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WMU are $16,768 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at WMU take out an average of $31,734 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
24 Illinois State University Normal, IL
25 Wright State University - Lake Campus Celina, OH
26 Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN
27 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
28 Ball State University Muncie, IN
29 Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL
30 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 3,308
Illinois 3,473
Indiana 2,710
Michigan 1,460
Wisconsin 2,197

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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