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2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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164 Degrees Awarded
$30,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,685 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 804 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,800 and $22,192 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 164 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in linguistics and comparative literature. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality linguistics and comparative literature 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 linguistics and comparative literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 1 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 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 Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Chicago Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Purdue is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 5 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UIUC has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’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 UIUC are $30,083.

Full UIUC Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

Michigan State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Michigan State is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 3 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 2 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’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.

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#9

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Grand Valley State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Allendale, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GVSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GVSU are $17,448, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#16 in overall quality

Ball State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ball State is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ball State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

Illinois State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Illinois State University is a large public school situated in Normal, Illinois. It awarded 9 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Illinois State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’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 State University are $11,069.

Full Illinois State Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#12

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Oakland University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, Oakland has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’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 Oakland are $24,648.

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#13

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UWM is a public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UWM has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#10 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Carbondale, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

SIUC also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUC are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SIUC Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#15

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wayne State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Kent State University at Kent came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s comparative literature degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Kent State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kent State Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#17

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#7 in overall quality

Marquette University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Marquette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Marquette not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette University are $21,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marquette Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#17 in overall quality

Northeastern Illinois University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 7 masters’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern Illinois University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern Illinois University are $17,032, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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  • 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%.

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  • *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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