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2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
305 Degrees Awarded
$23,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 559,661 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the 3rd most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 65,409 liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,947 and $17,710 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 305 liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs and cost less that 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 liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Northwest landed the #1 spot on the list. IU Northwest is a small school located in Gary, Indiana that handed out 3 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Northwest also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Northwest are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - South Bend. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Indiana University - South Bend is a small school located in South Bend, Indiana that handed out 12 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Indiana University - South Bend did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - South Bend are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Springfield. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Springfield, Illinois, this small public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

UIS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Springfield are $16,757, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Rochester Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, Oakland has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Indiana landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Evansville, Indiana, this fairly large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USI, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 USI are $20,039.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 2 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UM Dearborn, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 2 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, Ohio State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

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#8

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

Ball State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Ball State University is a large public school situated in Muncie, Indiana. It awarded 1 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, Ball State has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State University are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

Western Illinois University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. WIU is a medium-sized public school situated in Macomb, Illinois. It awarded 1 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

WIU also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Illinois University are $11,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

North Central College

Naperville, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

North Central College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Naperville, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Central, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Central College are $15,822, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
#5 in overall quality

Tiffin University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 35 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

Tiffin University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tiffin University are $13,000.

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#12

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

DePaul University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. DePaul University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, DePaul has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

University of Chicago came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 147 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

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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%.

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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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