2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
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 California ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in California to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
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Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Santa Cruz the best school in California for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $14,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Santa Cruz. Out-of-state students pay an average of $43,824. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,900 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UC Santa Cruz. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Fresno Pacific University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in California.
Fresno Pacific does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,452. 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 $26,110 in student loans.
Fresno Pacific does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of the Pacific helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in California.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $52,352 to cover tuition and fees at Pacific. 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 $23,827 in student loans.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means California State University - Sacramento is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from California who attend Sac State full time pay an average of $7,392 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,272. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Sac State accumulate an average of $19,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Sac State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Redlands helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in California.
The average tuition and fees at University of Redlands is $52,500. 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 $28,902 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of Redlands is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
California State University - Fullerton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking.
Students from California who attend Cal State Fullerton full time pay an average of $6,976 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,856. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State Fullerton accumulate an average of $17,931 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cal State Fullerton does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
San Jose State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,852 in tuition and fees if they attend San Jose State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,732.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Jose State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Point Loma Nazarene 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,500 to cover tuition and fees at PLNU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,219 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PLNU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - San Bernardino ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,213 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUSB full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,093. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,358 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUSB. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, California State University - Northridge did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $7,043 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUN full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,923. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,166 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CSUN 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. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of California - Riverside came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $13,754 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCR. Out-of-state students pay an average of $43,508. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,387 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UCR 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
National University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,281 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at National University. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, University of California - San Diego did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $14,700 in tuition and fees if they attend UCSD full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $44,454. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,172 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCSD does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dominican University of California landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
The average tuition and fees at DUofC is $47,910. 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 DUofC accumulate an average of $27,447 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DUofC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
University of California - Los Angeles 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 #15 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $13,258 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCLA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $43,012. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,277 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCLA. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - Bakersfield ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
Students from California who attend CSUB full time pay an average of $7,579 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,459. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,944 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CSUB 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. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo 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 #17 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $10,195. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,105. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo accumulate an average of $18,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
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William Jessup 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 #18 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,000 to cover tuition and fees at William Jessup University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,983 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at William Jessup University. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of California - Davis landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Students from California who attend UC Davis full time pay an average of $14,645 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $44,399. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,449 in student loans.
UC Davis does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Francisco State 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 #21 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,304 in tuition and fees if they attend SFSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,184. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,482 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SFSU. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Biola University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,238 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Biola. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mount Saint Mary’s University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,388 to cover tuition and fees at MSMU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSMU accumulate an average of $30,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSMU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Pepperdine University landed the #24 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 $59,702 to cover tuition and fees at Pepperdine. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,930 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Pepperdine is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Mills College 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 #25 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,950 to cover tuition and fees at Mills. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mills accumulate an average of $22,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Mills, 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 98% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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