2025 Best Operations Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region
26
Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,681
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
operations management, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #161 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual reviewed 26 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of operations management. Combined, these schools handed out 1,681 degrees in operations management to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Operations Management School
Your choice of operations management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Operations Management School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Operations Management Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Operations Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Operations Management in the Great Lakes Region
The schools below may not offer all types of maintenance management degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Maintenance Management
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in operations management. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 operations management students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OH
121
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
Ohio State University - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in operations management. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 121 operations management students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Operations Management
Program Name
Develop the knowledge and skills to ensure long-term sustainability in your company with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WI
107
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in operations management. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were roughly 107 operations management students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.
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It's hard to beat Loyola University Chicago if you wish to pursue a degree in operations management. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.More information about a degree in operations management from Loyola University Chicago
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OH
86
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the distant town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.
There were approximately 86 operations management students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OH
73
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.
There were approximately 73 operations management students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
163
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.
There were about 163 operations management students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Operations Management - Logistics & Transportation
Program Name
Enhance your Bachelor of Science in Operations Management with a concentration in Logistics and Transportation at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
163
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.
There were about 163 operations management students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In WI
53
Maintenance Management Degrees Awarded
UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public university located in the town of Whitewater. This university ranks 10th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 53 operations management students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In OH
UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 operations management students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent data year.
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