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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

15 Ranked Colleges
969 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Information Science 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 was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in general information science, making the major the 45th most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,416 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 969 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in general information science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general information science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The information science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Information Science 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 information science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 76 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Northwestern has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Information Science 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 Northwestern University are $56,567.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 358 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UIUC has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Information Science 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 UIUC are $30,083.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Information Science 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #3 spot on the list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 219 students in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UM Dearborn is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Michigan - Dearborn General Information Science Report

#5

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Ball State University is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Ball State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. 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 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Information Science 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 UWM are $25,295.

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#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#10 in overall quality

Cleveland State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 47 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. This fairly large school is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and it awarded 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552.

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#10

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#5 in overall quality

University of Toledo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 46 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Kent State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Akron Main Campus, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Information Science 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.

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#13

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

Bradley University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Bradley is a medium-sized school located in Peoria, Illinois that handed out 4 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Bradley also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bradley are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

DePaul University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. DePaul University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 82 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

DePaul also made our “Best General Information Science 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 DePaul are $19,760.

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#15

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science 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 information science degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Roosevelt has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best General Information Science 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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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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