2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for teaching students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
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Our analysis found California State University - Sacramento to be the best value school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. This large public school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 497 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Sac State are $19,272 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,924 in student loans.
Sac State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sac State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California State University - Fullerton is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 511 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton are $18,856 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cal State Fullerton. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Cal State Fullerton also is in the top 15% of our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Northridge. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. This large public school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 401 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CSUN are $18,923 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,166 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSUN. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - San Bernardino. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in San Bernardino, California, the fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUSB are $19,093 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,358 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUSB. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
CSUSB also claimed a spot on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Jose State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 221 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
San Jose State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,732 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, San Jose State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
With a ranking of #6, California State University - Bakersfield did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Bakersfield, California, and it awarded 142 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CSUB undergraduate students pay an average of $19,459 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,944 in student loans.
CSUB does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, San Francisco State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Francisco, California, the large public school awarded 253 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
SFSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,184 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,482 in student loans.
SFSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
California State University - Channel Islands ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. CSUCI is located in Camarillo, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUCI are $18,697 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CSUCI does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - Los Angeles came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school handed out 404 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Cal State LA undergraduate students pay an average of $18,665 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,712 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cal State LA 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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California State University - Fresno landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teaching programs. This large public school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fresno State are $18,533 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,360 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fresno State. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UC Santa Cruz undergraduate students pay an average of $43,824 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,900 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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.
UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.
California State University - Chico did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Chico State is a public institution located in Chico, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Chico State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,744 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,135 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chico State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sonoma State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Rohnert Park, California, the medium-sized public school awarded 92 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SSU are $19,868 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,130 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SSU does offer online classes for certain majors. 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 ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, the large public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $28,105 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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California State University - Dominguez Hills came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in Carson, California, the fairly large public school awarded 226 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUDH are $18,940 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,973 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since CSUDH is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools. You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUDH. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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California State University - San Marcos came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. CSUSM is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 118 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CSUSM undergraduate students pay an average of $19,607 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,457 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUSM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cal Poly Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 136 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Cal Poly Pomona undergraduate students pay an average of $19,319 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,789 in student loans.
Cal Poly Pomona 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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San Diego State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. San Diego State University is a large public school located in San Diego, California that handed out 166 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SDSU are $20,016 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,150 in student loans.
SDSU 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 100% took at least some of their classes online.
National University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. National University is located in La Jolla, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at National University are $13,320 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $32,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
University of California - Los Angeles landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teaching programs. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCLA are $43,012 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,277 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UCLA does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
University of California - Riverside did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. This large public school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 153 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UCR undergraduate students pay an average of $43,508 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,387 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCR 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.
With a ranking of #22, California State University - Stanislaus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. California State University - Stanislaus is a fairly large public school located in Turlock, California that handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Stan State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,524 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,714 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Stan State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
University of California - San Diego ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. UCSD is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCSD are $44,454 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,172 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCSD. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
The University of Arizona Global Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. UAGC is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,128 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAGC are $14,278 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,447 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UAGC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of California - Davis came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. University of California - Davis is a large public school located in Davis, California that handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC Davis are $44,399 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,449 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UC Davis does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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