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2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

14 Ranked Colleges
116 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate 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 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 4,359 people earned their degree in higher education/higher education administration, making the major the 181st most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 829 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 116 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in higher education/higher education administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality higher education/higher education administration programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the higher education/higher education administration program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #5 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

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#2

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #3 spot on the list. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 8 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, UW - La Crosse has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse are $20,038, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ball State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Muncie, Indiana, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, Ball State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 State are $37,056.

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#6

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

Concordia University, Chicago ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in River Forest, Illinois, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, Concordia University, Chicago has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

National Louis University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

NLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at National Louis University are $12,096, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

WMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BGSU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823.

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#10

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

University of Toledo ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 5 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kent State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OHIO Athens are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
#12 in overall quality

Benedictine University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Benedictine U is located in Lisle, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, Benedictine U has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Benedictine University are $19,709.

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#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago also took the #1 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Loyola Chicago are $19,154.

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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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