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2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

14 Ranked Colleges
158 Degrees Awarded
$33,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Computer Science is the 19th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 6,241 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $63,976 and $24,610 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 158 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northwestern Computer Science Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Chicago

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 48 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, Purdue has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Full Purdue Computer Science Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Houghton, Michigan, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, Michigan Tech has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Technological University are $21,996.

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#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#6 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IU Bloomington, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Illinois at Chicago is a large public school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 15 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, UIC has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Computer Science Report

#13 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, IUPUI has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SIUC is a fairly large public school situated in Carbondale, Illinois. It awarded 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

#7 in overall quality

Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Illinois Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois Tech are $30,695.

Read more about Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

#11

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Western Michigan University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WMU is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

WMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355.

Full WMU Computer Science Report

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $75-$110k list, Case Western has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Kent State University at Kent

#14

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, DePaul University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. DePaul University is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

DePaul did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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