by our College Data Analytics Team
[E-Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/e-commerce/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong e-commerce education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value e-commerce schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the e-commerce degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Albany Technical College, our #1 best value for e-commerce in the Southeast Region. Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Albany. Students from in state pay about $3,364 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,158 to complete the e-commerce program here. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $35,895. That is a strong return on a $16,158 median debt.
Winthrop University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value e-commerce schools. Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,678, while out-of-state students pay about $28,676. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of $53,107 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Winthrop University admits about 79% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in e-commerce will find it at East Tennessee State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,726. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $19,725 in student loans. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $45,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Trevecca Nazarene University one of the best values for e-commerce. Set in the city of Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,300. Students borrow a median of $24,774 to complete the e-commerce program here. Soon after graduation, e-commerce degree recipients from Trevecca Nazarene University generally make around $52,004. Set against $24,774 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trevecca Nazarene University admits about 69% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in e-commerce will find it at Full Sail University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the e-commerce program here. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $35,779. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced 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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