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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Business/Trade/Commerce (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

13 Ranked Colleges
69 Degrees Awarded
$21,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value International Business Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 9,824 people earned their degree in international business/trade/commerce, making the major the 89th most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,279 international business/trade/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 69 international business/trade/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in international business/trade/commerce. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent international business/trade/commerce programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the international business/trade/commerce program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value International Business 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 international business students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for International Business/Trade/Commerce (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 2 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree international business students whose families make $0-$30k list, UChicago has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce 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 UChicago are $61,548.

Full University of Chicago International Business/Trade/Commerce Report

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #2 spot on the list. Central Michigan University is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan also made our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359.

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#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree international business students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wayne State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce 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 Wayne State are $37,215.

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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Michigan University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Eastern Michigan is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s international business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Eastern Michigan, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value International Business 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 Toledo landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 8 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also took the #6 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Toledo International Business/Trade/Commerce Report

#5 in overall quality

Baldwin Wallace University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Berea, Ohio, and it awarded 4 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree international business students whose families make $0-$30k list, Baldwin Wallace College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baldwin Wallace College are $11,191, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

Valparaiso University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, and it awarded 10 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Valpo, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Valpo are $12,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Valparaiso University International Business/Trade/Commerce Report

#9 in overall quality

Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Wisconsin also took the #9 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Cornerstone University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Cornerstone University is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 6 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornerstone not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce 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 Cornerstone are $14,710.

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#10

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

Tiffin University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s international business students in 2019-2020.

Tiffin University also took the #12 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce 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 Tiffin University are $13,000.

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#13 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well in the 2022 Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. IWU is located in Marion, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s international business degrees to qualified students.

IWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global are $11,977, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#3 in overall quality

Xavier University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s international business students in 2019-2020.

Xavier also took the #3 spot in our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier are $12,076, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Xavier University International Business/Trade/Commerce Report

#13

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Lawrence Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value International Business Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Southfield, Michigan, and it awarded 5 masters’s international business degrees in 2019-2020.

Lawrence Tech also made our “Best International Business/Trade/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lawrence Tech are $17,918.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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