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2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
337 Degrees Awarded
$34,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Visual & Performing Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 155,377 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,427 and had an average of $28,377 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 20,124 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,485 and $27,728 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 337 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in visual and performing arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent visual and performing arts 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 visual and performing arts 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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Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. IU Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 70 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

Full Indiana University - Bloomington Visual & Performing Arts Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 41 degrees to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 20 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, UW - Madison has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Chicago. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UIC also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 UIC are $27,036.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Visual & Performing Arts Report

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Michigan State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State Visual & Performing Arts Report

#7

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Ball State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ball State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 Ball State are $26,204.

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#9 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 42 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Wayne State is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 1 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Wayne State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wayne State Visual & Performing Arts Report

#10

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also took the #1 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Illinois Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Illinois Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 Illinois Institute of Technology are $30,695.

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#14 in overall quality

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BGSU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school awarded 47 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, UC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 UC are $26,644.

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#17 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Kent State is a large school located in Kent, Ohio that handed out 1 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 Kent State are $21,952.

Full Kent State Visual & Performing Arts Report

#13 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. OHIO Athens is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 4 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens also took the #13 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UChicago, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 UChicago are $61,548.

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#17

Cleveland Institute of Music

Cleveland, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

Cleveland Institute of Music ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cleveland Institute of Music is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 3 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cleveland Institute of Music, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland Institute of Music are $42,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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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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