by our College Data Analytics Team
[Operations Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/operations-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for operations management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the operations management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Strayer University Virginia earned the #1 spot for value among operations management schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,920. Typical student debt for operations management graduates is $45,932. Early-career operations management graduates make about $59,916. Set against $45,932 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in operations management will find it at University Of Mary Washington, which ranked #2. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,905, with out-of-state students paying around $28,083. Operations Management graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Early-career operations management graduates make about $60,251. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
A rank of #3 makes Ecpi University one of the best values for operations management. Ecpi University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $18,484. Students borrow a median of $36,525 to complete the operations management program here. Operations Management graduates of Ecpi University earn a median of $51,517 early in their careers. Set against $36,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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