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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for e-commerce students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in e-commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Century College the best value for a degree in e-commerce in Minnesota. Century College is a large public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $21,332. E-Commerce graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 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 #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $21,210. E-Commerce graduates of North Hennepin Community College earn a median of $52,492 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,210 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Bemidji State University one of the best values for e-commerce. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,237. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the e-commerce program here. Soon after graduation, e-commerce degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $64,024. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.