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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio

12 Colleges in the United States
392 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$35,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their elementary education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for elementary education students.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for elementary education. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 29 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $36,483. Students borrow a median of $25,432 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 63 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $34,737 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,313 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 elementary education degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $37,102 in their early career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Cedarville University

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Wittenberg University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 20 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wittenberg University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wittenberg University generally make around $36,752. Wittenberg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Wittenberg University

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The University Of Findlay came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Findlay. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Findlay awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $33,154 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125. Get the full elementary education details for The University Of Findlay

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Wright State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 66 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Wright State University Main Campus earn around $37,693 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in elementary education from Wright State University Main Campus

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University Of Mount Union came in at #7 for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 15 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Mount Union generally make around $38,277. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Mount Union

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University earned the #8 position for elementary education this year. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 36 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn a median of $35,268 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in elementary education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University placed #9 among the best elementary education schools. Walsh University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Canton. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 elementary education degrees were awarded at Walsh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $34,355 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Walsh University

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Youngstown State University placed #10 among the best elementary education schools. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $33,735 in their early career. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Youngstown State University

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville came in at #11 for elementary education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Steubenville. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates 75% of students within six years. About 23 elementary education degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $35,050. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Wright State University Lake Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a small public institution. Wright State University Lake Campus graduates 35% of students within six years. Wright State University Lake Campus awarded about 23 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $36,332 in their early career. Wright State University Lake Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Wright State University Lake Campus

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.

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