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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named Madison Area Technical College the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for business students working on their degree. Madison College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 530 degrees in 2020-2021.
Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,769 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $19,738 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Madison College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,202 during the early years of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Madison College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent programs at Northcentral Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Great Lakes Region . North Central Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 383 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $13,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Central Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,732 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Central Technical College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #3 on our list. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 535 degrees in 2020-2021.
FVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,861 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,511 in student loans.After graduating from FVTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,943 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, FVTC is in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Fennimore, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 72 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year. On average, students take out $13,030 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Southwest Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,231 during the early years of their career.
Southwest Tech also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Out of the 234 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lakeshore Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 234 degrees in 2020-2021.
LTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,056 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $11,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from LTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,201 during the early years of their career.
LTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Western Technical College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 255 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,427 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Western Technical College graduates make an average of $37,508 annually.
Western Technical College also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Oakland Community College ranked #7 on this year’s list. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 316 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,359 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Oakland Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,470 during the early year of their career.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list. NWTC is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 463 degrees in 2020-2021.
NWTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,849 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $17,377 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NWTC graduates make an average of $36,536 annually.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, NWTC also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. WCTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 212 degrees in 2020-2021.
WCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,603 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,321 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,058 during the early year of their career.
WCTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Washtenaw Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 427 degrees in 2020-2021.
Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,856 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,323 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Washtenaw Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,288 during the early years of their career.
Wayne County Community College District came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 59 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCCD are $3,998 per year. On average, students take out $23,369 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WCCCD graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,660 during the early year of their career.
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awarded 478 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CVTC are $6,683 a year. On average, students take out $17,333 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CVTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,325 during the early years of their career.
Macomb Community College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Warren, Michigan. It awarded 300 degrees in 2020-2021.
Macomb Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,680 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $11,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Macomb Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,546 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Macomb Community College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Sinclair Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,278 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,593 in student loans.After graduating from Sinclair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,938 during the early years of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Sinclair Community College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Gateway Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s list. Gateway Technical College is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 531 degrees in 2020-2021.
Gateway Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,803 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,283 in student loans.After graduating from Gateway Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,772 during the early years of their career.
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 223 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,592 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Moraine Park Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,031 during the early year of their career.
Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list. Mid-State Technical College is a small public school located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that handed out 188 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Mid-State are $6,351 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Mid-State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,188 during the early year of their career.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 203 degrees in 2020-2021.
Cincinnati State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,090 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,176 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Cincinnati State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,987 during the early year of their career.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Cincinnati State also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s list. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 269 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WITC are $6,960 a year. On average, students take out $12,892 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WITC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,898 during the early year of their career.
Schoolcraft College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Schoolcraft College is a public institution located in Livonia, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 243 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Schoolcraft College are $7,574 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Schoolcraft College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,604 during the early years of their career.
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #21 on this year’s list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 5,260 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Ivy Tech Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,780 during the early years of their career.
Clark State Community College landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Springfield, Ohio. It awarded 129 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clark State Community College are $7,328 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,553 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Clark State Community College graduates make an average of $39,859 annually.
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s list. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 339 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MATC are $6,908 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, MATC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,516 during the early year of their career.
Blackhawk Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking. BTC is a public institution located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 54 degrees in 2020-2021.
BTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $14,654 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,255 during the early year of their career.
Mott Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list. MCC is located in Flint, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $7,091 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,931 during the early years of their career.
Rest of the Best Value Business Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 39 | Marion Technical College | Marion, OH |
| 40 | Kettering University | Flint, MI |
| 41 | Ashland University | Ashland, OH |
| 42 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
| 43 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI |
| 44 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 45 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH |
| 46 | University of Cincinnati - Clermont College | Batavia, OH |
| 47 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH |
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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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