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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Ohio

43 Schools Ranked
$40,565 Average Earnings
$23,586 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 43 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Ohio

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
$51,595 Average Earnings
$21,966 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Dayton to be the best school for teaching students in Ohio.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,966 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $549 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UDayton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,595 during the early years of their career.

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$32,938 Average Earnings
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Sinclair Community College graduates make an average of $32,938 annually.

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$43,652 Average Earnings
$21,619 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $21,619 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $142. During the early years of their career, UC Blue Ash College graduates make an average of $43,652 annually.

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$35,795 Average Earnings
$21,075 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Cincinnati - Clermont College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Ohio.

Degree recipients from UC Clermont College accumulate an average of $21,075 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $142, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC Clermont College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,795 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio
$40,235 Average Earnings
$27,489 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 43 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Bluffton University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Bluffton accumulate an average of $27,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Bluffton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,235 during the early year of their career.

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#6

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
$39,121 Average Earnings
$25,155 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Mount Union did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,155 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $356, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Mount Union, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,121 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
$50,578 Average Earnings

Cedarville University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $314. During the early years of their career, Cedarville graduates make an average of $50,578 annually.

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#8

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$49,232 Average Earnings
$24,737 Avg Student Debt

Xavier University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

On average, students take out $24,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $589.After graduating from Xavier, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,232 during the early years of their career.

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$41,374 Average Earnings
$28,183 Avg Student Debt

Baldwin Wallace University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list.

On average, students take out $28,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $332.After graduating from Baldwin Wallace College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,374 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
$40,866 Average Earnings
$31,091 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Capital University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $31,091 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $401, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Capital graduates make an average of $40,866 annually.

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#11

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
$43,521 Average Earnings
$23,653 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Oxford ranked #11 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,653 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $490. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Oxford graduates make an average of $43,521 annually.

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#12

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
$40,331 Average Earnings
$26,818 Avg Student Debt

Otterbein University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.

Degree recipients from Otterbein accumulate an average of $26,818 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $429. During the early years of their career, Otterbein graduates make an average of $40,331 annually.

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#13

Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio
$37,532 Average Earnings
$28,976 Avg Student Debt

Muskingum University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

Degree recipients from Muskingum accumulate an average of $28,976 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Muskingum, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,532 during the early years of their career.

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$49,871 Average Earnings
$22,340 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $22,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $272. Once they receive their degree, Ohio State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,871 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$49,975 Average Earnings
$27,301 Avg Student Debt

Mount St. Joseph University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list.

Degree recipients from Mount St. Joe accumulate an average of $27,301 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Mount St. Joe, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,975 during the early years of their career.

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$40,036 Average Earnings
$24,940 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

On average, students take out $24,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $323.After graduating from BGSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,036 during the early years of their career.

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#17

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
$40,731 Average Earnings
$23,338 Avg Student Debt

John Carroll University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,338 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $434, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from John Carroll, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,731 during the early years of their career.

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$49,016 Average Earnings
$24,329 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $24,329 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $285. Once they receive their degree, UC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,016 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
$50,848 Average Earnings
$33,915 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Ohio Dominican University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $33,915 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $403 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ODU graduates make an average of $50,848 annually.

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#20

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
$41,635 Average Earnings
$24,861 Avg Student Debt

Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,861 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $301. Once they receive their degree, Ashland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,635 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Wittenberg University

Springfield, Ohio
$32,950 Average Earnings

Wittenberg University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

During the early years of their career, Wittenberg graduates make an average of $32,950 annually.

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#22

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, Ohio
$41,208 Average Earnings
$27,758 Avg Student Debt

Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

On average, students take out $27,758 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MVNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,208 during the early year of their career.

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$28,242 Average Earnings
$23,300 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Marion Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #23 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,300 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $236. During the early years of their career, Ohio State University - Marion Campus graduates make an average of $28,242 annually.

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$38,886 Average Earnings
$17,069 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $17,069 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Cuyahoga Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,886 during the early years of their career.

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#25

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
$49,793 Average Earnings
$24,363 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, The University of Findlay did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Findlay accumulate an average of $24,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $495. Once they receive their degree, Findlay graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,793 during the early year of their career.

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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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