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Cheapest Special Education and Teaching Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

The Ohio University regional campus network dominates the most affordable tier of Special Education and Teaching programs, with four campuses charging net prices between $4,503 and $6,483. Ohio University-Eastern Campus in Saint Clairsville leads at just $4,503 net price, though its 20% graduation rate signals completion challenges. The cost gap between public and private options stretches wide, with private institutions like Mount St. Joseph University charging $16,135 compared to the sub-$7,000 rates at Ohio University campuses. This pricing structure serves Ohio's educational employment market well, as the state's major healthcare systems including Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center create steady demand for special education professionals. Manufacturing employers like Honda also require educational support staff for employee development programs. While the cheapest options offer significant savings, completion rates vary dramatically across the 15 programs, from Central State's 25.6% to University of Toledo's 55.6%.
43
Programs
$4,503 – $32,342
Net Price Range
$34,577
Avg. Program Earnings
52.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

43 Special Education and Teaching Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,503 $6,178 20.0%
2 $5,328 $6,178 19.3%
3 $5,971 $6,178 17.7%
4 $6,133 $6,178 13.7%
5 $6,483 $6,178 12.1%
6 $11,877 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
7 $14,981 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
8 $15,216 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
9 $15,389 $9,622 43.0%
10 $16,065 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
11 $16,135 $36,650 54.7% 54.4%
12 $16,544 $7,824 25.6% 88.8%
13 $17,430 $36,298 49.5% 96.3%
14 $17,460 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
15 $18,027 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
16 $18,292 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
17 $18,372 $38,974 58.1% 82.9%
18 $19,476 $34,370 47.9% 52.4%
19 $19,614 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
20 $20,004 $34,595 61.7% 72.5%
21 $20,204 $31,440 52.7% 86.4%
22 $20,413 $13,746 66.4% 86.5%
23 $20,477 $32,606 36.6% 78.5%
24 $20,918 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
25 $21,296 $36,032 41.9% 54.1%
26 $21,619 $52,357 61.7% 52.2%
27 $21,662 $33,628 49.8% 71.4%
28 $21,812 $35,524 63.6% 85.3%
29 $21,994 $28,910 60.6% 71.8%
30 $22,140 $34,899 68.9% 83.7%
31 $22,539 $35,400 64.9% 75.8%
32 $22,605 $9,577 30.3%
33 $22,881 $36,120 51.3% 77.6%
34 $23,156 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
35 $23,585 $41,788 65.5% 72.2%
36 $23,722 $38,778 36.7% 62.9%
37 $23,731 $39,646 62.6% 86.0%
38 $25,022 $36,078 74.3% 64.9%
39 $27,654 $37,938 68.6% 77.0%
40 $27,662 $17,809 81.8% 87.9%
41 $29,541 $20,560 32.2%
42 $31,236 $47,600 81.5% 74.1%
43 $32,342 $48,125 70.5% 84.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ohio University campuses so much cheaper than other options?

Ohio University's five regional campuses benefit from shared administrative costs and state funding, resulting in net prices from $4,503 to $6,483. These campuses maintain identical in-state tuition of $6,178 but offer varying levels of financial aid. The Eastern Campus provides the deepest discount at $4,503 net price, while the main Athens campus doesn't appear in this affordable ranking.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Ohio?

The data reveals an interesting pattern where the cheapest programs often have the lowest completion rates. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus costs just $6,133 but graduates only 13.7% of students, while University of Toledo at $17,460 achieves a 55.6% graduation rate. Mount St. Joseph University combines moderate cost ($16,135) with strong completion (54.7%), suggesting a middle-ground approach.

Is there a significant earnings difference between cheap and expensive programs?

Graduate earnings show surprisingly little correlation with program cost across Ohio's Special Education programs. University of Toledo graduates earn $30,771 despite the $17,460 net price, while Bluffton University graduates earn $35,060 from a $17,430 program. The earnings range spans just $6,257 from lowest to highest, suggesting program cost doesn't determine career outcomes.

Does student debt vary significantly among these affordable programs?

Student debt levels cluster around $25,000 for most Ohio programs, regardless of net price. Ohio University system schools maintain consistent $26,950 debt loads across all campuses, while University of Toledo offers the lowest debt at $20,500. University of Akron graduates carry $23,063 in debt despite the $14,981 net price, showing debt doesn't always match program costs.

Where do most Ohio Special Education graduates find employment opportunities?

Ohio's healthcare sector provides major employment pathways, with Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center hiring special education specialists for patient education and rehabilitation programs. Manufacturing companies like Honda require educational coordinators for workforce development and training programs. Public school districts statewide also create consistent demand, with over 600 districts needing special education teachers and support staff.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.