Ohio Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This guide to teaching schools in Ohio is designed to support aspiring teachers in meeting the state’s certification requirements. All Ohio teachers are required to complete a state-approved teacher preparation program. Fortunately, many accredited colleges and universities in Ohio offer these programs. Continue reading to explore our table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs and curated lists of affordable and top-ranked teaching degrees.
Table of Contents
- OH Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 20 Affordable OH Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Ohio Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Best Online M.Ed. Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Ohio Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares 49 Ohio teacher preparation programs across key factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Ohio traditional certification guide and our Ohio alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland University | Yes | 318 | 92 | 85% | — | — | — | $20,911 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Yes | 199 | 56 | 84% | — | — | — | $25,274 |
| Bluffton University | Yes | 73 | 22 | 95% | — | — | — | $22,125 |
| Bowling Green State University | Yes | 1595 | 392 | 96% | — | — | — | $17,580 |
| Capital University | Yes | 211 | 87 | 94% | — | — | — | $19,897 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Yes | 36 | 5 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $36,002 |
| Cedarville University | Yes | 166 | 77 | 96% | — | — | — | $24,965 |
| Central State University | Yes | 773 | 61 | 100% | — | — | — | $10,260 |
| Cleveland State University | Yes | 560 | 130 | 67% | — | — | — | $16,007 |
| College of Wooster | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | $27,923 |
| Defiance College | Yes | 39 | 15 | 67% | — | — | — | $25,251 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Yes | 168 | 39 | 92% | — | — | — | $25,175 |
| Franklin University | Yes | 417 | 8 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $7,658 |
| God’s Bible School and College | Yes | 19 | 2 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $10,142 |
| Heidelberg University | Yes | 81 | 32 | 78% | — | — | — | $22,006 |
| Hiram College | Yes | 43 | 8 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $20,072 |
| John Carroll University | Yes | 124 | 43 | 79% | — | — | — | $28,805 |
| Kent State University | Yes | 1242 | 376 | 82% | — | — | — | $19,034 |
| Lake Erie College | Yes | 81 | 18 | 61% | — | — | — | $21,425 |
| Lourdes University | Yes | 137 | 30 | 95% | — | — | — | $20,361 |
| Malone University | Yes | 75 | 20 | 89% | — | — | — | $19,158 |
| Marietta College | Yes | 51 | 33 | 94% | — | — | — | $20,249 |
| Miami University | Yes | 1370 | 313 | 64% | — | — | — | $24,345 |
| Mount St. Joseph University | Yes | 249 | 48 | 100% | — | — | — | $18,646 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Yes | 261 | 89 | 80% | — | — | — | $22,280 |
| Muskingum University | Yes | 259 | 66 | 100% | — | — | — | $18,561 |
| Notre Dame College | Yes | 335 | 40 | 74% | — | — | — | $18,818 |
| Ohio Christian University | Yes | 50 | 14 | 92% | — | — | — | $23,319 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Yes | 98 | 24 | 96% | — | — | — | $19,365 |
| Ohio Northern University | Yes | 72 | 26 | 88% | — | — | — | $26,011 |
| Ohio State University | Yes | 967 | 385 | 89% | — | — | — | $18,884 |
| Ohio University | Yes | 1516 | 336 | 80% | — | — | — | $23,307 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Yes | 81 | 30 | 79% | — | — | — | $26,628 |
| Otterbein University | Yes | 234 | 50 | 91% | — | — | — | $23,229 |
| Shawnee State University | Yes | 322 | 46 | 85% | — | — | — | $9,778 |
| University of Akron | Yes | 1274 | 159 | 84% | — | — | — | $17,328 |
| University of Cincinnati | Yes | 357 | 190 | 88% | — | — | — | $22,767 |
| University of Dayton | Yes | 572 | 133 | 86% | — | — | — | $32,768 |
| University of Findlay | Yes | 159 | 57 | 94% | — | — | — | $26,206 |
| University of Mount Union | Yes | 88 | 28 | 100% | — | — | — | $24,166 |
| University of Rio Grande | Yes | 211 | 31 | 60% | — | — | — | $34,201 |
| University of Toledo | Yes | 298 | 129 | 95% | — | — | — | $17,793 |
| Ursuline College | Yes | 34 | 13 | 69% | — | — | — | $17,220 |
| Walsh University | Yes | 127 | 31 | 62% | — | — | — | $19,792 |
| Wilmington College | Yes | 72 | 20 | 83% | — | — | — | $21,768 |
| Wittenberg University | Yes | 110 | 34 | 69% | — | — | — | $21,901 |
| Wright State University | Yes | 445 | 178 | 84% | — | — | — | $14,880 |
| Xavier University | Yes | 278 | 61 | 95% | — | — | — | $34,945 |
| Youngstown State University | Yes | 765 | 107 | 99% | — | — | — | $11,785 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Ohio
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These 20 most affordable schools have a net price under $20,000.
- Franklin University ($7,658)
- Shawnee State University ($9,778)
- God’s Bible School and College ($10,142)
- Central State University ($10,260)
- Youngstown State University ($11,785)
- Wright State University ($14,880)
- Cleveland State University ($16,007)
- Ursuline College ($17,220)
- University of Akron ($17,328)
- Bowling Green State University ($17,580)
- University of Toledo ($17,793)
- Muskingum University ($18,561)
- Mount St. Joseph University ($18,646)
- Notre Dame College ($18,818)
- Ohio State University ($18,884)
- Kent State University ($19,034)
- Malone University ($19,158)
- Ohio Dominican University ($19,365)
- Walsh University ($19,792)
- Capital University ($19,897)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Ohio
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Ohio
Our list of the top 18 bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Central State University (100%)
- Mount St. Joseph University (100%)
- Muskingum University (100%)
- University of Mount Union (100%)
- Youngstown State University (99%)
- Bowling Green State University (96%)
- Cedarville University (96%)
- Ohio Dominican University (96%)
- Bluffton University (95%)
- Lourdes University (95%)
- University of Toledo (95%)
- Xavier University (95%)
- Capital University (94%)
- Marietta College (94%)
- University of Findlay (94%)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville (92%)
- Ohio Christian University (92%)
- Otterbein University (91%)2
Best Online Master of Education Programs in Ohio
Visit our ranking of the best online Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Ohio to see the full list plus a breakdown of the most affordable schools.
- Ohio University
- University of Cincinnati
- Miami University of Ohio
- University of Findlay
- Cleveland State University
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The 38 Ohio schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Allegheny Wesleyan College*
- Belmont College
- Bowling Green State University-Firelands
- Central Ohio Technical College
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Clark State College
- Columbus State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Edison State Community College
- God’s Bible School and College*
- James A. Rhodes State College
- Kent State University at Salem*
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas*
- Lorain County Community College
- Miami University-Hamilton
- Miami University-Middletown
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University*
- North Central State College
- Northwest State Community College
- Ohio Christian University*
- Ohio State University*
- Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
- Ohio State University-Lima Campus*
- Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus*
- Owens Community College
- Shawnee State University*
- Sinclair Community College
- Southern State Community College
- Stark State College
- University of Akron*
- University of Akron-Wayne College
- University of Cincinnati*
- University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
- University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
- University of Rio Grande*
- Washington State Community College
- Xavier University*
- Zane State College
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/