by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 54 master's degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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The liberal studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts.
It is hard to beat Northwestern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Northwestern University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in liberal arts has to look into North Central College. Located in the medium-sized city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from North Central College
Indiana University - South Bend is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in liberal arts. Indiana University - South Bend is a small public university located in the midsize city of South Bend.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Indiana University - South Bend
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in liberal arts needs to look into University of Toledo. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Toledo
Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Oakland is a large public university located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Oakland University
Located in the suburb of Evansville, USI is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Southern Indiana
WIU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Western Illinois University
IU Northwest is a small public university located in the city of Gary.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Indiana University - Northwest
Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Northern Michigan University
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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Humanities | 162 |
| Individualized Studies | 44 |
| General Studies | 12 |
