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2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
352 Degrees Awarded
$17,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Other Business, Management & Marketing is the 137th most popular major in the country with 4,822 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, Other business, management and marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $51,473 and had an average of $25,347 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 352 Other business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,965 and $26,344 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Other business, management and marketing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality Other business, management and marketing programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the Other business, management and marketing program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Colleges for Other Business, Management & Marketing (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stout. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s other business students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Stout, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UW - Stout is $10,958 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Business, Management & Marketing at University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Xavier University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified ’s other business students in 2020-2021.

SXU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $10,429 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend SXU.

Full SXU Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest State Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k list, Northwest State Community College has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $9,745 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Northwest State Community College.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Michigan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Michigan State is $15,170 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full Michigan State University Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clark State Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This medium-sized school is located in Springfield, Ohio, and it awarded 1 ’s other business degrees in 2020-2021.

Clark State Community College also made our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $6,801 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Clark State Community College.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full Clark State Community College Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 10 ’s other business degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Whitewater also took the #9 spot in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is $10,390 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full UW - Whitewater Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Aquinas College Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aquinas College Michigan landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 17 degrees to qualified ’s other business students in 2020-2021.

Aquinas College Michigan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Aquinas College Michigan is $16,735 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Business, Management & Marketing at Aquinas College Michigan

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Concordia University, Chicago
River Forest, Illinois

Concordia University, Chicago did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. River Forest, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other business degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Concordia University, Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Concordia University, Chicago is $14,346 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Concordia University, Chicago Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Ohio. It awarded 14 ’s other business degrees in 2020-2021.

BGSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $14,822 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend BGSU.

Full Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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University of Dayton came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Dayton, Ohio, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s other business students in 2020-2021.

UDayton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UDayton is $20,992 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Business, Management & Marketing at University of Dayton

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Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois

With a ranking of #11, Benedictine University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Lisle, Illinois, and it awarded 91 ’s other business degrees in 2020-2021.

Benedictine U also made our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Benedictine U is $22,996 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Business, Management & Marketing at Benedictine U

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Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan

Siena Heights University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Adrian, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other business degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Siena Heights University also made our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend Siena Heights University is $19,719 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Siena Heights University Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Notre Dame College
Cleveland, Ohio

With a ranking of #13, Notre Dame College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other business degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

NDC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. It costs about $22,912 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Notre Dame College.

Full Notre Dame College Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Kettering University
Flint, Michigan

Kettering University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Flint, Michigan, and it awarded 55 ’s other business degrees in 2020-2021.

Kettering also took the #1 spot in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Kettering is $30,263 for great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read full report on Other Business, Management & Marketing at Kettering

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s other business degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region other business students whose families make $30-$48k list, Loyola Chicago has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Loyola Chicago is $29,357 for Great Lakes Region Other Business students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Loyola University Chicago Other Business, Management & Marketing Report

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