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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

204 Colleges
$35,575 Avg Salary
$26,019 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 204 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

Check out the grade specific ed bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Illinois State University the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

Women make up 90% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Illinois State take out $21,121 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $382, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ohio University - Athens Campus is a great place for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 279 students majoring in grade specific ed at OHIO Athens, 18% are male and 82% are female.

Grade Specific Ed majors at OHIO Athens take out an average of $22,461 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $251, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education grade specific schools in the Great Lakes Region . UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Women make up 86% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UC accumulate an average of around $27,369 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $339.

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#4

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Out of the 204 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ball State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 187 students majoring in grade specific ed at Ball State, 4% are male and 96% are female.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Ball State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,964. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $299.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kent State University at Kent is a great place for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kent.

Of the 182 students majoring in grade specific ed at Kent State, 10% are male and 90% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Kent State accumulate an average of around $26,718 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $197, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Whitewater.

Women make up 91% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UW - Whitewater accumulate an average of around $26,986 in student debt. 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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Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

Women make up 78% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from IU Bloomington carry an average student debt load of $19,032. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $317.

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National Louis University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

Of the 168 students majoring in grade specific ed at NLU, 1% are male and 99% are female.

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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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 7% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $24,175 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.

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Miami University - Oxford came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a large student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 5% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Miami University - Oxford carry an average student debt load of $21,502. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $322.

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With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.

Women make up 93% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

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Northern Illinois University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

About 88% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 12% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from NIU carry an average student debt load of $25,355. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $235.

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#13

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 121 students majoring in grade specific ed at Oakland, 7% are male and 93% are female.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Oakland take out $28,141 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 $198.

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With a ranking of #14, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wright State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in the large suburb of Dayton.

Of the 120 students majoring in grade specific ed at Wright State University - Main Campus, 12% are male and 88% are female.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Wright State University - Main Campus take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,313. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $122.

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#15

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 82% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from University of Toledo take out $23,537 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 $218.

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.

Women make up 94% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UW Oshkosh carry an average student debt load of $27,744. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $144.

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#16

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 85% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at PFW take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,730.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 4% are male.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $271, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 4% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $20,437 in student debt.

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#19

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 94% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $265, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #19, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. BGSU is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.

About 63% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 37% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $225.

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Northeastern Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

Women make up 88% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Northeastern Illinois University carry an average student debt load of $16,430.

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#22

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 4% are male.

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 98 students majoring in grade specific ed at UW - River Falls, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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.

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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.

Of the 97 students majoring in grade specific ed at UW - Stevens Point, 6% are male and 94% are female.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UW - Stevens Point take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,504. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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#26

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN
#28

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
#30

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
31 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
32 Aurora University Aurora, IL
33 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
34 Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI
35 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
36 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
37 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
38 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
38 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
40 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI

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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