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2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

43 Schools Ranked
$23,816 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Value 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 value programs for teaching students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Teaching Schools in Ohio

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87 Total Awards
$8,076 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the best value school for teaching students in Ohio. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Sinclair Community College graduates make an average of $32,938 annually.

Sinclair Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list.

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32 Total Awards
$8,586 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great place for teaching students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cuyahoga Community College District are $8,586 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,069 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Cuyahoga Community College District graduates make an average of $38,886 annually.

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#3

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
50 Total Awards
$7,406 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,948 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 43 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Stark State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 50 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Stark State College are $7,406 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Stark State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,701 during the early years of their career.

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25 Total Awards
$13,198 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. UC Clermont College is a public institution located in Batavia, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC Clermont College are $13,198 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,075 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they 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.

UC Clermont College also took the #4 spot in our Best Teaching Schools in Ohio rankings.

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34 Total Awards
$15,185 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Located in Blue Ash, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 34 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC Blue Ash College are $15,185 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,619 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $142, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UC Blue Ash College graduates make an average of $43,652 annually.

UC Blue Ash College also took the #3 spot in our Best Teaching Schools in Ohio rankings.

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#6

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
273 Total Awards
$23,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Ashland University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 273 degrees to qualified students.

Ashland undergraduate students pay an average of $23,090 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,861 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $301 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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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36 Total Awards
$31,633 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio State University - Marion Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Located in Marion, Ohio, the small public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Ohio State University - Marion Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $31,633 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,300 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $236 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ohio State University - Marion Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,242 during the early year of their career.

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31 Total Awards
$31,633 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,105 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus is a public institution located in Mansfield, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 31 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus are $31,633 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,105 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $224. During the early years of their career, Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus graduates make an average of $29,559 annually.

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57 Total Awards
$31,633 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,726 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Newark Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a small public school located in Newark, Ohio that handed out 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ohio State University - Newark Campus are $31,633 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $227, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Ohio State University - Newark Campus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,590 during the early years of their career.

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30 Total Awards
$31,633 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,120 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Lima Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Located in Lima, Ohio, the very small public school handed out 30 degrees in 2020-2021.

Ohio State University - Lima Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $31,633 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $244, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ohio State University - Lima Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,587 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
267 Total Awards
$9,732 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,827 Avg Student Debt

Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in Youngstown, Ohio that handed out 267 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,732 a year. On average, students take out $28,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $160 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Youngstown State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,955 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Muskingum University

New Concord, Ohio
118 Total Awards
$30,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Muskingum University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in New Concord, Ohio, and it awarded 118 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Muskingum are $30,090 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,976 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Muskingum graduates make an average of $37,532 annually.

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674 Total Awards
$35,019 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 674 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ohio State are $35,019 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,340 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $272. During the early years of their career, Ohio State graduates make an average of $49,871 annually.

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864 Total Awards
$21,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and it awarded 864 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU are $21,050 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,940 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $323 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.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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#15

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
212 Total Awards
$42,460 Average Tuition & Fees

Xavier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 212 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Xavier are $42,460 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,737 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $589. Once they receive their degree, Xavier graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,232 during the early year of their career.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Xavier also is in the top 20% of our Best Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking.

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708 Total Awards
$27,111 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school awarded 708 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $27,111 per year. On average, students take out $24,329 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $285 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UC graduates make an average of $49,016 annually.

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289 Total Awards
$19,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,865 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 289 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Wright State University - Main Campus are $19,252 a year. On average, students take out $26,865 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $124, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Wright State University - Main Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,588 during the early year of their career.

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644 Total Awards
$22,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large public school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 644 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OHIO Athens are $22,810 per year. On average, students take out $22,883 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $344.After graduating from OHIO Athens, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,584 during the early years of their career.

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#19

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
554 Total Awards
$36,288 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami University - Oxford came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Oxford, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 554 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Miami University - Oxford are $36,288 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,653 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $490 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Miami University - Oxford graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,521 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
347 Total Awards
$16,654 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,394 Avg Student Debt

Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 347 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cleveland State University are $16,654 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,394 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Cleveland State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,241 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
97 Total Awards
$33,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio Dominican University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 97 degrees in 2020-2021.

ODU undergraduate students pay an average of $33,380 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,915 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $403. During the early years of their career, ODU graduates make an average of $50,848 annually.

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802 Total Awards
$19,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,694 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. Kent State is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 802 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kent State are $19,876 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,694 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $281, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Kent State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,945 during the early years of their career.

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264 Total Awards
$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,706 Avg Student Debt

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Akron, Ohio that handed out 264 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per year. On average, students take out $26,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Akron Main Campus graduates make an average of $43,222 annually.

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156 Total Awards
$35,366 Average Tuition & Fees

Baldwin Wallace University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #24 on the list. Baldwin Wallace University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Berea, Ohio that handed out 156 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Baldwin Wallace College are $35,366 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,183 in student loans. 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.

Baldwin Wallace College also claimed a spot on our Best Teaching Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#25

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, Ohio
128 Total Awards
$23,733 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Mount Vernon, Ohio that handed out 128 degrees in 2020-2021.

MVNU undergraduate students pay an average of $23,733 in tuition and fees each year. 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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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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