2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2019-2020, 7,550 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States.
Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,558 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,230 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 41 colleges that offered a degree in nursing practice. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing practice programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k
The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $75-$110k.
Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $75-$110k) in the Great Lakes Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 114 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UIC also took the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that handed out 34 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
UW Oshkosh did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Oshkosh are $18,744, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
UW - Eau Claire also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire are $19,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University Northwest. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Hammond, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University Northwest are $11,633, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Edwardsville, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.
SIUE not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUE are $9,300, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Oakland University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Oakland is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Oakland also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Viterbo University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Viterbo also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Viterbo are $9,312.
Governors State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in University Park, Illinois, this small public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Governors State University are $14,674, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Ferris State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris State University are $7,908.
Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University are $28,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Wayne State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Wayne State University is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Wayne State also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215.
University of Southern Indiana ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Evansville, Indiana, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Indiana are $20,039, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 34 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
UWM also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295.
Walsh University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in North Canton, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Walsh University are $13,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Lewis University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Romeoville, Illinois. It awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Lewis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lewis University are $14,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #17, Mount St. Joseph University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Mount St. Joseph University is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount St. Joseph University are $13,787, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Valparaiso University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Valpo is a small school located in Valparaiso, Indiana that handed out 12 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Valpo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’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 Valpo are $12,220.
Ursuline College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Ursuline College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pepper Pike, Ohio. It awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ursuline College are $22,192.
Indiana State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Indiana State is a fairly large public school situated in Terre Haute, Indiana. It awarded 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana State University are $15,346, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of St Francis ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Joliet, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of St Francis are $13,839.
With a ranking of #22, Madonna University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Livonia, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Madonna are $16,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Mount Carmel College of Nursing did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. Mount Carmel College of Nursing is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mount Carmel College of Nursing are $19,290.
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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Michigan State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Michigan State University is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Michigan State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’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 Michigan State are $37,056.
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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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- *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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