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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

21 Schools Ranked
$14,445 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,218 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
179 Total Awards
$14,169 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,416 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found National Louis University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in Chicago, Illinois, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 179 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

NLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,169. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NLU accumulate an average of $29,416 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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265 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,761 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Great Lakes Region . SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 265 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend SIUC, expect to pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,761 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
130 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purdue University Global is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Purdue University Global is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,448 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Purdue University Global is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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475 Total Awards
$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,823 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 475 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $13,061 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BGSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,050. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BGSU accumulate an average of $25,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
77 Total Awards
$26,839 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 77 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,839 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Rochester University Report

#6

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
382 Total Awards
$10,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,583 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ball State University is a large public school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 382 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ball State is $10,290. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,524. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ball State accumulate an average of $23,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
30 Total Awards
$30,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,590 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 30 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,550 to cover tuition and fees at SMWC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,590 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
121 Total Awards
$9,553 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,863 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Stout ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and it awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend UW - Stout full time pay an average of $9,553 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,820. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,863 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Wisconsin - Stout Report

#9

Bay Mills Community College

Brimley, Michigan
12 Total Awards
$3,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Bay Mills Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This very small public school is located in Brimley, Michigan, and it awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

BMCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,320. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
39 Total Awards
$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,938 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Mequon, Wisconsin, and it awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin is $31,952. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,938 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
143 Total Awards
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,602 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 143 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,857 in tuition and fees if they attend PFW full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,265. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PFW accumulate an average of $25,602 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
11 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,059 Avg Student Debt

Franklin University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 11 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Franklin University is $9,577. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $36,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Franklin University 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.

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#13

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
51 Total Awards
$12,322 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,408 Avg Student Debt

University of Michigan - Flint did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school situated in Flint, Michigan. It awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM Flint is $12,322. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,058. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UM Flint accumulate an average of $31,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Michigan - Flint Report

#14

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, Ohio
7 Total Awards
$7,546 Average Tuition & Fees

Gods Bible School and College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Gods Bible School and College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Gods Bible School and College is $7,546. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Union Institute & University

Cincinnati, Ohio
4 Total Awards
$17,141 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,804 Avg Student Debt

Union Institute & University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,141 to cover tuition and fees at Union. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Union accumulate an average of $31,804 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Since Union 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.

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#16

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
29 Total Awards
$18,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,049 Avg Student Debt

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Maranatha Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend MBU, expect to pay an average of $18,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,049 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin
$12,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $12,860 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,026 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#17

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
3 Total Awards
$28,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,894 Avg Student Debt

Tiffin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Tiffin, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Tiffin University, expect to pay an average of $28,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tiffin University accumulate an average of $30,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Ottawa University - Milwaukee

Brookfield, Wisconsin
$12,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,813 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,616 to cover tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Milwaukee. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,813 in student loans.

Ottawa University - Milwaukee is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#17

Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
$13,883 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Illinois landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Rasmussen University - Illinois does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,883. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,026 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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.

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#17

Horizon University

Indianapolis, Indiana
$9,300 Average Tuition & Fees

Horizon University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,300 to cover tuition and fees at Horizon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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