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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for e-commerce students.
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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.
Wichita Area Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among e-commerce schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,237 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $11,828. E-Commerce graduates of Wichita Area Technical College earn a median of $35,358 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,828 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in e-commerce will find it at Century College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $21,332. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $47,502. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in e-commerce will find it at North Dakota State College Of Science, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $14,762 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of North Dakota State College Of Science earn a median of $31,594 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Hennepin Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in e-commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $21,210 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of North Hennepin Community College earn a median of $52,492 early in their careers. Set against $21,210 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Bemidji State University one of the best values for e-commerce. Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bemidji. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the e-commerce program here. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $64,024. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bemidji State University admits about 56% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #6 spot for e-commerce value this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $21,818. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $53,134. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
National American University Rapid City earned the #7 position for value in e-commerce this year. Set in the city of Rapid City, National American University Rapid City is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,065. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $38,641 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of National American University Rapid City earn a median of $47,873 early in their careers. Set against $38,641 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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