Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Toledo, OH (2026)

Toledo, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Toledo has a population of about 268,461. Median household income is $47,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $77,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Toledo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Toledo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Toledo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Toledo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 42.4 miles from Toledo BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 55.6 miles from Toledo BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH 69.4 miles from Toledo BOC Score 35.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $12,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 79.3 miles from Toledo BOC Score 29.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH 92.6 miles from Toledo BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $11,081/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 98.2 miles from Toledo BOC Score 53.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 106.2 miles from Toledo BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 110.1 miles from Toledo BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio elementary education page.


Elementary Education Wages Near Toledo

Toledo is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Elementary School Teacher$63,250Toledo, OH$69,126
Middle School Teacher$75,130Toledo, OH$82,109
Secondary School Teacher$77,930Toledo, OH$85,169
Teaching Assistant$36,120Toledo, OH$39,475

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Toledo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population268,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Toledo, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Toledo. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (40.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (48.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Toledo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Toledo are: Secondary School Teacher ($77,930), Middle School Teacher ($75,130), Elementary School Teacher ($63,250). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Toledo?

Oregon, OH is 7.7 miles from Toledo and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Toledo an affordable place to study elementary education?

Toledo’s median household income of $47,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Toledo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Toledo

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Toledo:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.