2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Ohio
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Teacher Education Schools
Sinclair Community College earned the #1 spot for value among teacher education schools in Ohio. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $12,129. Teacher Education graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $24,950 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Owens Community College one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $15,250. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Owens Community College generally make around $22,645. That is a strong return on a $15,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Youngstown State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,926, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $29,500. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $33,735. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Wright State University Main Campus one of the best values for teacher education. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,077 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Toledo one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Students borrow a median of $24,100 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $39,947. Set against $24,100 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for teacher education value this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $19,545 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $40,271. That is a strong return on a $19,545 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Ohio Northern University placed #7 among the best values for teacher education. Set in the town of Ada, Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $56,878 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,661 median debt. Ohio Northern University admits about 74% of applicants.
Baldwin Wallace College placed #8 among the best values for teacher education. 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. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $37,649. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Baldwin Wallace College admits about 76% of applicants.
University Of Dayton landed the #9 spot for teacher education value this year. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,483 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. Set against $25,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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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