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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio

20 Schools Ranked
$40,565 Average Earnings
$23,586 Avg Student Debt

A teaching student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Ohio to see which online 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

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
370 Total Awards
$40,112 Average Earnings
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students in Ohio. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school awarded 370 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $18,095 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Eastern Gateway Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,112 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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864 Total Awards
$40,036 Average Earnings
$24,940 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and it awarded 864 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $323, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, BGSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,036 during the early year of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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289 Total Awards
$43,588 Average Earnings
$26,865 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Wright State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio list. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 289 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Wright State University - Main Campus accumulate an average of $26,865 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 $124 if they 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. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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#4

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
28 Total Awards
$47,081 Average Earnings
$36,125 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 28 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $36,125 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Franklin University graduates make an average of $47,081 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#5

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
115 Total Awards
$49,793 Average Earnings
$24,363 Avg Student Debt

The programs at The University of Findlay helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Ohio. Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Findlay, Ohio. It awarded 115 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $495. Once they receive their degree, Findlay graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,793 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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802 Total Awards
$38,945 Average Earnings
$26,694 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Kent landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Kent State is a public institution located in Kent, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 802 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Kent State accumulate an average of $26,694 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $281. During the early years of their career, Kent State graduates make an average of $38,945 annually. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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156 Total Awards
$41,374 Average Earnings
$28,183 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Located in Berea, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 156 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $28,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $332. During the early years of their career, Baldwin Wallace College graduates make an average of $41,374 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

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#8

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$41,640 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Middletown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list. Miami University - Middletown is located in Middletown, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,284 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $405 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Middletown graduates make an average of $41,640 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#8

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
94 Total Awards
$49,975 Average Earnings
$27,301 Avg Student Debt

Mount St. Joseph University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $27,301 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Mount St. Joe graduates make an average of $49,975 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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644 Total Awards
$45,584 Average Earnings
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 644 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,883 in student loans. 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. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
5 Total Awards
$43,228 Average Earnings
$13,098 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, North Central State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Located in Mansfield, Ohio, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from North Central State College accumulate an average of $13,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Central State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,228 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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5 Total Awards
$38,621 Average Earnings
$16,780 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Rhodes State College is a small public school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Rhodes State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,621 during the early years of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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6 Total Awards
$37,050 Average Earnings
$18,611 Avg Student Debt

Southern State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Hillsboro, Ohio, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,611 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southern State Community College graduates make an average of $37,050 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, Ohio
7 Total Awards
$7,686 Avg Student Debt

Gods Bible School and College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Gods Bible School and College is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $7,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#15

Union Institute & University

Cincinnati, Ohio
6 Total Awards
$72,822 Average Earnings
$31,804 Avg Student Debt

Union Institute & University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Union accumulate an average of $31,804 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Union, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $72,822 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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#15

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
4 Total Awards
$39,907 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Hamilton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Hamilton, Ohio, and it awarded 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $405, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Miami University - Hamilton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,907 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
554 Total Awards
$43,521 Average Earnings
$23,653 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Oxford landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 554 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $490.After graduating from Miami University - Oxford, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,521 during the early years of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
267 Total Awards
$41,955 Average Earnings
$28,827 Avg Student Debt

Youngstown State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Ohio ranking. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school situated in Youngstown, Ohio. It awarded 267 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,827 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $160, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Youngstown State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,955 during the early year of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Antioch University - Midwest

Yellow Springs, Ohio
1 Total Awards
$41,873 Average Earnings
$39,373 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Antioch University - Midwest did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Yellow Springs, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,373 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Antioch University McGregor graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,873 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
34 Total Awards
$44,571 Average Earnings
$30,894 Avg Student Debt

Tiffin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,894 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $363, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Tiffin University graduates make an average of $44,571 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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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