2023 Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Educational Administration Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, educational administration was ranked #22 in the country. In fact 46,469 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for education admin students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Great Lakes Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Educational Administration
Our 2023 rankings named Cleveland State University the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for educational administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cleveland State University are $16,654 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education admin graduates from Cleveland State University carry an average student debtload of $34,235.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM are $21,475 per year. The average amount in student loans that education admin majors at UWM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $38,149.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Marion Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Marion, Ohio State University - Marion Campus is a public school with a small student population.
Ohio State University - Marion Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $31,633 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education admin graduates from Ohio State University - Marion Campus carry an average student debtload of $23,220. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Newark Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Ohio State University - Newark Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $31,633 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education admin graduates from Ohio State University - Newark Campus carry an average student debtload of $23,220. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus are $31,633 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, education admin majors at Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus accumulate an average of around $23,220 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree educational administration programs. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.
Ohio State undergraduate students pay an average of $35,019 in tuition and fees each year. Education Admin majors at Ohio State take out an average of $23,220 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ohio State also is in the top 20% of our Best Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Lima Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for educational administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Lima.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ohio State University - Lima Campus are $31,633 a year. Education Admin majors at Ohio State University - Lima Campus take out an average of $23,220 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Millikin University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Decatur, Millikin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Millikin are $39,592 per year.
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Purdue University Global ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
Purdue University Global undergraduate students pay an average of $14,436 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, education admin graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debtload of $42,416.
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Request InformationBest Educational Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best educational administration schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 877 |
| Ohio | 1,033 |
| Illinois | 1,825 |
| Indiana | 2,252 |
| Wisconsin | 909 |
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Educational Administration Related Majors for Education Admin
Educational Administration is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Education Admin
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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