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

14 Ranked Colleges
158 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Arts & Media Management is the 137th most popular major in the country with 5,059 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, arts and media management graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,959 and had an average of $35,302 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 623 arts and media management graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,857 and $32,324 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 158 arts and media management graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in arts and media management. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality arts and media management 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 arts and media management 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 Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region master’s degree media management students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Arts & Media Management (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Media Management 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. Northwestern University is a large school located in Evanston, Illinois that handed out 58 masters’s media management degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UW - Madison Arts & Media Management Report

#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s media management degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree media management students whose families make $0-$30k list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 IU Bloomington are $33,338.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s media management students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree media management students whose families make $0-$30k list, Michigan State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s media management degrees to qualified students.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. 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 University - Main Campus Arts & Media Management Report

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Wayne State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree media management students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wayne State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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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#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Eastern Michigan University is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 Eastern Michigan University are $26,552.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 9 masters’s media management degrees in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 UC are $26,644.

Full UC Arts & Media Management Report

#9

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Valparaiso, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s media management degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Valpo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Valpo are $12,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Valparaiso University Arts & Media Management Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s media management students in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also took the #13 spot in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217.

Read more about Arts & Media Management at University of Akron Main Campus

#11

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Columbia College Chicago ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 21 degrees to qualified masters’s media management students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree media management students whose families make $0-$30k list, Columbia has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 Columbia are $2,350.

Read full report on Arts & Media Management at Columbia College Chicago

#12

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

Roosevelt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 9 masters’s media management degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Roosevelt, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

DePaul University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. DePaul is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DePaul, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 DePaul are $19,760.

Full DePaul Arts & Media Management Report

#10 in overall quality

School of the Art Institute of Chicago landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Media Management Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s media management degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago also took the #10 spot in our “Best Arts & Media Management 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago are $43,912.

Full School of the Art Institute of Chicago Arts & Media Management Report

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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%.

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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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