2026 Best Teaching Schools in Ohio
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Ohio? We have ranked 273 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 231 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Ohio
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than University Of Dayton this year in Ohio. University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school based in Dayton, OH. About 80% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $49,140 in tuition and fees. University Of Dayton Teaching students take on a median of $25,033 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Dayton
Out of the 231 schools in Ohio in this year's ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the #2 spot. Set in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. The median Teaching program debt is $12,525. Read more about Sinclair Community College
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College came in at #3 on this year's Teaching ranking in Ohio. Set in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,904. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
You'll be in good company at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Batavia, OH, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,639, compared with $13,871 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,525 to complete their Teaching program here. More on University Of Cincinnati Clermont College
The strong Teaching programs at Bluffton University earned it the #5 place in Ohio. Based in Bluffton, OH, Bluffton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bluffton University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,362. Typical Teaching student debt is $29,000. Get the full Bluffton University report
University Of Mount Union landed the #6 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Alliance, OH, University Of Mount Union is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,600. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,988. See the full University Of Mount Union profile
Cedarville University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Cedarville, OH, Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,150. Cedarville University Teaching students take on a median of $22,110 in debt. More on Cedarville University
Xavier University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $49,425. Graduates carry a median of $26,614 in student loans. Read the full report on Xavier University
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit school based in Berea, OH. Baldwin Wallace College graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $39,832 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $27,307. Read the full report on Baldwin Wallace College
Capital University landed the #10 spot in Ohio this year. Located in Columbus, OH, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. Capital University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $43,234. Students borrow a median of $28,269 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Capital University
Miami University Oxford landed the #11 spot in Ohio this year. This public school is set in Oxford, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Miami University Oxford Teaching students take on a median of $24,177 in debt. More on Miami University Oxford
Otterbein University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westerville, OH. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,548. The median Teaching program debt is $25,282. See the full Otterbein University profile
Muskingum University landed the #13 spot in Ohio this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Concord, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,701. Muskingum University Teaching students take on a median of $26,932 in debt. Read the full report on Muskingum University
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot in Ohio this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
College Of Mount St Joseph landed the #15 spot in Ohio this year. Located in Cincinnati, OH, College Of Mount St Joseph is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,150. Graduates carry a median of $28,273 in student loans. Read the full report on College Of Mount St Joseph
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Bowling Green State University Main Campus Teaching students take on a median of $25,449 in debt. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile
John Carroll University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in University Heights, OH, John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Students from in state pay about $50,500 in tuition and fees. John Carroll University Teaching students take on a median of $26,131 in debt. See the full John Carroll University profile
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Ohio Dominican University placed #19 among Teaching schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio Dominican University graduates 42% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,720. Graduates carry a median of $28,166 in student loans. Get the full Ohio Dominican University report
Ashland University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $31,210. Students borrow a median of $24,536 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Ashland University report
Wittenberg University placed #21 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Students from in state pay about $45,940 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Wittenberg University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University placed #22 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Vernon, OH. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,193 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,602 in student loans. Read more about Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Ohio State University Marion Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. This public school is set in Marion, OH. Ohio State University Marion Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 11%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,488, compared with $36,266 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,201 in student loans. Read more about Ohio State University Marion Campus
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #24 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,636 in student loans. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
The University Of Findlay ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. Graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans. Read the full report on The University Of Findlay
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Ohio
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus placed #26 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Located in Mansfield, OH, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 6%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,488, compared with $36,266 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Teaching students take on a median of $22,011 in debt. More on Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
Ohio State University Newark Campus placed #27 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Based in Newark, OH, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a public institution. Roughly 3% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,488, with out-of-state students paying around $36,266. Students borrow a median of $22,401 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Ohio State University Newark Campus profile
Ohio State University Lima Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public school based in Lima, OH. Ohio State University Lima Campus graduates 14% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,488 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,266 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $22,414. Read more about Ohio State University Lima Campus
Malone University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Malone University is a private not-for-profit school based in Canton, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,160. The median Teaching program debt is $27,956. Read the full report on Malone University
Wright State University Main Campus landed the #30 spot in Ohio this year. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. Wright State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Wright State University Main Campus Teaching students take on a median of $25,836 in debt. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile
University Of Toledo ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. University Of Toledo is a public school based in Toledo, OH. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $24,923. See the full University Of Toledo profile
Stark State College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Stark State College is a public school based in North Canton, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. Read more about Stark State College
Franciscan University Of Steubenville did well this year, earning the #33 position. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit school based in Steubenville, OH. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $34,100. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,029. See the full Franciscan University Of Steubenville profile
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,546. More on Ohio University Main Campus
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #35 spot in Ohio this year. This public school is set in Akron, OH. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,347. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
Kent State University At Kent placed #36 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,174. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Youngstown State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Youngstown State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Youngstown State University Teaching students take on a median of $26,373 in debt. Get the full Youngstown State University report
Cleveland State University placed #38 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. Graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. Get the full Cleveland State University report
Walsh University landed the #39 spot in Ohio this year. Walsh University is a private not-for-profit school based in North Canton, OH. Walsh University graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,030. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,064. More on Walsh University
Tiffin University placed #40 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Based in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $34,790 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Tiffin University profile
Notre Dame College landed the #41 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Cleveland, OH, Notre Dame College is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Teaching student debt is $29,397. More on Notre Dame College
University Of Rio Grande landed the #42 spot in Ohio this year. University Of Rio Grande is a private not-for-profit school based in Rio Grande, OH. University Of Rio Grande posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees average $20,560. University Of Rio Grande Teaching students take on a median of $27,044 in debt. More on University Of Rio Grande
Shawnee State University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $9,448 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,233 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Shawnee State University report
Bowling Green State University Firelands came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Bowling Green State University Firelands profile
Northeast Ohio Medical University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Northeast Ohio Medical University
Ohio Business College Sandusky placed #46 among Teaching schools in Ohio. Get the full Ohio Business College Sandusky report
Franklin University landed the #47 spot in Ohio this year. Read the full report on Franklin University
Ohio University Lancaster Campus ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Ohio University Lancaster Campus
Pioneer Career And Technology Center landed the #49 spot in Ohio this year. Read the full report on Pioneer Career And Technology Center
Beckfield College Tri County did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Beckfield College Tri County
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 231 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 273 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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