2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in Ohio
[Reading Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/reading-teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value reading teacher education schools.
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2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in reading teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Youngstown State University the best value for a degree in reading teacher education in Ohio. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,751 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $49,025. That is a strong return on a $26,751 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $27,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $39,613 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Cleveland State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, while out-of-state students pay about $18,502. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,336 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $51,122. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wright State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for reading teacher education. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $26,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $43,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes College Of Mount St Joseph one of the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the suburb of Cincinnati, College Of Mount St Joseph is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,150 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $28,273. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from College Of Mount St Joseph generally make around $69,964. Set against $28,273 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Kent State University At Kent came in at #6 for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $47,727 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $24,546. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $48,312 early in their careers. Set against $24,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #8 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $26,642. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $46,368 early in their careers. Set against $26,642 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Ashland University placed #9 among the best values for reading teacher education. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,210 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $48,852. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #10 for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $41,843 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
The University Of Findlay came in at #11 for value in reading teacher education this year. The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,164. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $25,759. Reading Teacher Education graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $57,676 early in their careers. Set against $25,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Baldwin Wallace College came in at #12 for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,832 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $27,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $44,216 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Miami University Oxford earned the #13 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Students borrow a median of $24,560 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $46,681. Set against $24,560 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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