by our College Data Analytics Team
[E-Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/e-commerce/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value e-commerce schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in e-commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.
Lansing Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value e-commerce schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Students borrow a median of $17,248 to complete the e-commerce program here. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $43,026. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wayne County Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in e-commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of Wayne County Community College District earn a median of $48,892 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ferris State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value e-commerce schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $21,713. E-Commerce graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $68,526 early in their careers. Set against $21,713 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in e-commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $69,445. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Eastern Michigan University one of the best values for e-commerce. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $26,899. Soon after graduation, e-commerce degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $60,740. That is a strong return on a $26,899 median debt. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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