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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

44 Schools Ranked
$24,846 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones had the most popular online graduate certificate programs 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

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
473 Total Awards
$10,144 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Ball State University the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Ball State University is a large public school located in Muncie, Indiana that handed out 473 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
289 Total Awards
$6,600 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means American College of Education is a great place for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. American College of Education is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 289 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

American College of Education is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full American College of Education Report

#3

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
271 Total Awards
$24,230 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Viterbo University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 271 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $24,230 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
103 Total Awards
$27,365 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 44 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Butler University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 103 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,365 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 24% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Butler University Report

#5

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
81 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Olivet Nazarene University is a great place for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Bourbonnais, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 81 students in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Olivet Nazarene University Report

#6

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
113 Total Awards
$12,096 Average Tuition & Fees

National Louis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. NLU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 113 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
43 Total Awards
$9,378 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Chicago landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
55 Total Awards
$11,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 55 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Around 74% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Indiana University - Bloomington Report

#9

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
35 Total Awards
$9,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,486 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Global ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,486 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Purdue University Global is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

Full Purdue University Global Report

25 Total Awards
$28,259 Avg Student Debt

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 graduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $28,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
82 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Michigan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Michigan State University is a large public school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 82 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 65% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
37 Total Awards
$8,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Indiana State University is a medium-sized public school located in Terre Haute, Indiana that handed out 37 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
11 Total Awards
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Davenport University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 11 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
52 Total Awards
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
8 Total Awards
$11,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Mequon, Wisconsin. It awarded 8 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
7 Total Awards
$12,182 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Illinois University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. WIU is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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7 Total Awards
$36,765 Average Tuition & Fees

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in North Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 7 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 18% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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6 Total Awards

Baldwin Wallace University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Berea, Ohio. It awarded 6 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Around 40% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Baldwin Wallace University Report

#18

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
6 Total Awards

Franklin University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Franklin University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Franklin University are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Franklin University Report

#18

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
6 Total Awards
$13,839 Average Tuition & Fees

University of St Francis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Joliet, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of St Francis Report

72 Total Awards

Kent State University at Kent ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 72 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$13,700 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Mount St. Joseph University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Mount St. Joe is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 22% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
6 Total Awards
$10,612 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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14 Total Awards
$9,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Athens, Ohio, the large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 70% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

#22

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
8 Total Awards
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and it awarded 8 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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