Find Teaching Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

20 Schools Ranked
$24,704 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,402 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Michigan 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Hope College

Holland, Michigan
$36,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,982 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Hope College the best school in Michigan for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Hope is $36,650. 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 $22,982 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Hope. In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Hope College

#2

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$38,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,374 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Calvin University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

Calvin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,240. 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 $19,374 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Calvin, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Calvin University

#3

Alma College

Alma, Michigan
$43,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,308 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alma College is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Alma, expect to pay an average of $43,872 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $23,308 in student loans.

Alma does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Alma College

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
$24,867 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Michigan State accumulate an average of $24,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Michigan State 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.

Read More…

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
$13,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,288 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Michigan University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Central Michigan is $13,094. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,288 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Michigan. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Central Michigan University Report

#6

Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan
$39,107 Average Tuition & Fees

Adrian College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you want to attend Adrian, expect to pay an average of $39,107 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Adrian, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 4% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read More…

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
$29,456 Avg Student Debt

Saginaw Valley 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 #7 on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University accumulate an average of $29,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

Read More…

#8

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
$13,434 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,986 Avg Student Debt

Western Michigan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $13,434 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WMU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,768. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WMU accumulate an average of $27,986 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at WMU, 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 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Read More…

#9

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
$25,625 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best schools 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 $25,625 in student loans.

Online courses are available at GVSU, 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, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Grand Valley State University

#10

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
$31,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,337 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Concordia University, Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Ann Arbor is $31,830. 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 $28,337 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Read full report on Concordia University, Ann Arbor

#11

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
$27,526 Avg Student Debt

Ferris 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 #11 on the list.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,526 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ferris. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Ferris State University Report

#12

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
$15,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,932 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Michigan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking.

If you want to attend Eastern Michigan, expect to pay an average of $15,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,932 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Michigan. 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.

Read More…

#13

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
$31,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,133 Avg Student Debt

Spring Arbor 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 #13 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Spring Arbor is $31,080. 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 $33,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Spring Arbor does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Spring Arbor University Report

#14

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
$12,322 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,408 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Michigan who attend UM Flint full time pay an average of $12,322 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,058. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,408 in student loans.

UM Flint 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 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Michigan - Flint

#15

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$29,571 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Cornerstone University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cornerstone accumulate an average of $29,571 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Cornerstone, 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 18% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Cornerstone University

#16

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
$13,206 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,896 Avg Student Debt

Northern Michigan 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 #16 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $13,206 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Michigan University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,828. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northern Michigan University accumulate an average of $23,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Northern Michigan University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#17

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
$15,199 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,531 Avg Student Debt

Wayne 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 #17 on the list.

Students from Michigan who attend Wayne State full time pay an average of $15,199 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,727. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wayne State accumulate an average of $28,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Wayne State 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.

Read More…

#18

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
$31,350 Avg Student Debt

Madonna 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.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,350 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Madonna does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#19

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,473 Avg Student Debt

University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $13,816 in tuition and fees if they attend UM Dearborn full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,048. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,473 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UM Dearborn. 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 University of Michigan - Dearborn Report

#20

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
$28,502 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,551 Avg Student Debt

Siena Heights 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 #20 on the list.

Siena Heights University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,502. 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 $28,551 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Siena Heights University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

View Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools Nationwide >

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Teaching Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited education & teaching schools across the U.S.