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2023 Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

37 Schools Ranked
$10,737 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
$9,632 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named College of Lake County the best school in the Great Lakes Region for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $9,632 in tuition and fees if they attend College of Lake County full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,824.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at College of Lake County. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full College of Lake County Report

$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 37 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,849.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NWTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Madison Area Technical College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Madison College full time pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,769.

Madison College 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 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$8,874 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Eau Claire is $8,874. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,149.

One thing to take note of is that UW - Eau Claire does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Report

#5

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
$10,720 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $10,720 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Madison full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,608.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW - Madison. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees

Fox Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,861.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FVTC. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Fox Valley Technical College Report

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue is $9,992. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,794.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Purdue. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
$10,290 Average Tuition & Fees

Ball State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $10,290 in tuition and fees if they attend Ball State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,524.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ball State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
$13,883 Average Tuition & Fees

Rasmussen University - Illinois ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

Rasmussen University - Illinois does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,883. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Illinois. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
$9,553 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $9,553 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Stout full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,820.

One thing to take note of is that UW - Stout does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$29,920 Average Tuition & Fees

Viterbo University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Viterbo is $29,920. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Viterbo does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$9,610 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UWM is $9,610. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,475.

Online courses are available at UWM, 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, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

#13

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
$8,331 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Stevens Point is $8,331. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,035.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UW - Stevens Point. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Report

$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $13,061 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BGSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,050.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BGSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Report

#15

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$4,793 Average Tuition & Fees

Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,793 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MATC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,908.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ivy Tech Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Southern Indiana came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $9,509 in tuition and fees if they attend USI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,812.

USI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
$30,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,550 to cover tuition and fees at SMWC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SMWC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
$13,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Michigan University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

If you want to attend Central Michigan, expect to pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Michigan. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Central Michigan University Report

#20

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
$7,733 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW Oshkosh is $7,733. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,306.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Oshkosh. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$12,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $12,860 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#22

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$11,333 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $11,333 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IU Bloomington. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,352.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at IU Bloomington. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#23

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend WCTC full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,603.

WCTC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Waukesha County Technical College Report

With a ranking of #24, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Baldwin Wallace College. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

With a ranking of #25, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Some students may be able to take online classes at GVSU. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Grand Valley State University Report

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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