by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Digital Arts is the 233rd most popular major in the country with 3,225 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Great Lakes region, there were 198 digital arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 33 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in digital arts. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in digital arts.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region art & technology students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blackburn College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Blackburn College is a small school located in Carlinville, Illinois that handed out 3 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Greenville University landed the #2 spot on the list. Greenville University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, Illinois. It awarded 9 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #3 spot on the list. Fort Wayne, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s art and technology degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Digital Arts Report
Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #4 spot on the list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s art and technology degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Digital Arts at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #5 spot on the list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 41 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Digital Arts at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s art and technology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, Maranatha Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Maranatha Baptist University is a small school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and it awarded 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Digital Arts at Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Trinity Christian College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Trinity Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Palos Heights, Illinois. It awarded 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Elmhurst University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elmhurst, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Oakland City University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Oakland City is a small school located in Oakland City, Indiana that handed out 1 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s art and technology students in 2020-2021.
Lake Erie College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Painesville, Ohio, and it awarded 1 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona Lake, Indiana. It awarded 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Digital Arts Report
Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Deerfield, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s art and technology degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Digital Arts at Trinity International University - Illinois
With a ranking of #16, Dominican University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Dominican U is a small school located in River Forest, Illinois that handed out 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #17. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s art and technology degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.
Clark State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #18. This medium-sized school is located in Springfield, Ohio, and it awarded 2 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Read full report on Digital Arts at Clark State Community College
Tiffin University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Tiffin University is located in Tiffin, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s art and technology degrees to qualified students.
Concordia University, Chicago landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in River Forest, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s art and technology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #21. Central Michigan is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Eastern Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio University - Eastern Campus is a small school located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio that handed out 0 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s art and technology students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus is located in Chillicothe, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s art and technology degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Digital Arts at Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Malone University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Canton, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Toledo ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 0 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Art Academy of Cincinnati came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s art and technology students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Ohio University - Southern Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #22. Ironton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s art and technology degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Digital Arts at Ohio University - Southern Campus
With a ranking of #22, Carthage College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Carthage College is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s art and technology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Zanesville Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ohio University - Zanesville Campus is a small public school situated in Zanesville, Ohio. It awarded 0 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Ohio University - Zanesville Campus Digital Arts Report
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Lancaster, Ohio, and it awarded 0 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Digital Arts at Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Antioch College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Antioch College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Lewis University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Art & Technology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Lewis University is a medium-sized school located in Romeoville, Illinois that handed out 0 ’s art and technology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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