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[General Business Administration and Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/business-administration-and-management-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for general business administration and management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general business administration and management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Copiah Lincoln Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.
Hinds Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business administration and management, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $16,385 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Hinds Community College generally make around $34,003. Set against $16,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business administration and management, landing the #3 spot this year. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,247 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $29,997. That is a strong return on a $9,247 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Pearl River Community College one of the best values for general business administration and management. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Students borrow a median of $13,482 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $19,312. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeast Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business administration and management, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,470, with out-of-state students paying around $7,750. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $12,566. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $41,228. That is a strong return on a $12,566 median debt.
Mississippi University For Women came in at #6 for value in general business administration and management this year. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,492. Students borrow a median of $24,875 to complete the general business administration and management program here. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Mississippi University For Women earn a median of $35,310 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $21,900. General Business Administration And Management graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $66,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,900 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Mississippi Valley State University placed #8 among the best values for general business administration and management. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,692. Median earnings reach $31,919 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Alcorn State University placed #9 among the best values for general business administration and management. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. In-state tuition and fees average $8,785. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $27,954. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $37,291. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Delta State University came in at #10 for value in general business administration and management this year. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $19,183. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $47,304. That is a strong return on a $19,183 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
William Carey University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $24,249 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from William Carey University generally make around $40,598. That is a strong return on a $24,249 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Belhaven University earned the #12 position for value in general business administration and management this year. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $32,180 in student loans. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Belhaven University earn a median of $51,878 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,180 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Southeastern Baptist College placed #13 among the best values for general business administration and management. Set in the town of Laurel, Southeastern Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,425. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $26,946. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi State University came in at #14 for value in general business administration and management this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $24,700 in student loans. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $67,141 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,700 median debt. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #15 among the best values for general business administration and management. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Students borrow a median of $24,508 to complete the general business administration and management program here. General Business Administration And Management graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $54,955 early in their careers. Set against $24,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University placed #16 among the best values for general business administration and management. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $40,682. That is a strong return on a $35,000 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Blue Mountain College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain. In-state tuition and fees average $20,180. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $19,875 in student loans. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $42,394. Set against $19,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Millsaps College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Set in the city of Jackson, Millsaps College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,680 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $27,000. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $39,765. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $54,028. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi College admits about 29% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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