2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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The Best Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in Pennsylvania 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our analysis found West Chester University of Pennsylvania to be the best value school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. This fairly large public school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 368 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $22,247 per year.
WCUPA 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 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
WCUPA excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list.
Out of the 51 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s value ranking, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 229 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Kutztown University are $15,170 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,882 in student loans.
Kutztown University 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Millersville are $22,226 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,238 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Millersville does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Millersville excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania that handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRU are $14,615 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,146 in loans while pursuing their degree.
SRU 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.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ship does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ship also did well on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Lock Haven University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. LHU is a small public school situated in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LHU are $20,702 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,234 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LHU. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Clarion University is a public institution located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clarion University are $16,052 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,077 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Clarion University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bloomsburg is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 126 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bloomsburg are $22,806 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,788 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bloomsburg does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. East Stroudsburg University is a medium-sized public school situated in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 110 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University are $19,797 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,544 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that East Stroudsburg University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 25 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Mansfield University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,248 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,811 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mansfield University. 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.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, the small public school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Edinboro are $15,062 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,672 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Edinboro. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
IUP undergraduate students pay an average of $18,897 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,868 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that IUP does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #13, California University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Cal U undergraduate students pay an average of $15,726 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $31,162 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Cal U, 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 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Temple University 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 #14 on the list. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 206 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Temple are $30,602 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,029 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Temple. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 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 #15 on the list. University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown is a small public school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pitt Johnstown are $25,992 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,064 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt Johnstown. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 0% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pitt Greensburg is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Pitt Greensburg undergraduate students pay an average of $25,984 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 $25,758 in student loans.
Pitt Greensburg 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, York College of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. YCP is a private not-for-profit institution located in York, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at YCP are $22,350 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,025 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that YCP does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, YCP also did well on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #18, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 17 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt Bradford are $25,994 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,832 in student loans.
Pitt Bradford 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 45% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Elizabethtown College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Etown undergraduate students pay an average of $34,600 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,192 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Etown. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Etown also took the #5 spot in our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania rankings.
Westminster College Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Westminster New Wilmington are $38,230 per year.
Westminster New Wilmington also made our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, coming in at #2.
Messiah University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Messiah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Messiah are $38,370 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,642 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Messiah. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Messiah also did well on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Lebanon Valley College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Lebanon Valley College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Annville, Pennsylvania that handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
LVC undergraduate students pay an average of $47,180 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 $24,080 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LVC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
LVC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list.
Wilson College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Wilson is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Wilson are $26,200 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $32,147 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Wilson 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.
With a ranking of #24, Holy Family University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 34 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Holy Family are $31,640 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $29,639 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Holy Family 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.
With a ranking of #25, Cabrini University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cabrini University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cabrini University are $33,845 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,356 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cabrini University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% 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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