by our College Data Analytics Team
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in project management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Salish Kootenai College the best value for a degree in project management in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the rural area of Pablo, Salish Kootenai College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,311, while out-of-state students pay about $11,583. Early-career project management graduates make about $52,607.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Utah University earned it the #2 place for project management. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete the project management program here. Early-career project management graduates make about $54,773. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Latter Day Saints Business College earned it the #3 place for project management. Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Median earnings reach $50,630 ten years out.
A rank of #4 makes Front Range Community College one of the best values for project management. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,663 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,263. Project Management graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Front Range Community College earn a median of $40,806 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Idaho came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Project Management graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $59,334. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned the #6 position for value in project management this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Project Management graduates carry a median of $22,002 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $63,578. That is a strong return on a $22,002 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado State University Global Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Denver. Students from in state pay about $9,000 in tuition and fees. Project Management graduates carry a median of $23,460 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Colorado State University Global Campus earn a median of $76,622 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Global Campus admits about 98% of applicants.
Martinsburg College placed #8 among the best values for project management. Located in the suburb of Cheyenne, Martinsburg College is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $8,942 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Martinsburg College generally make around $22,574. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earned the #9 position for value in project management this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees. Project Management graduates carry a median of $34,192 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earn a median of $57,616 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $34,192 median debt.
Regis University earned the #10 position for value in project management this year. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the project management program here. Project Management graduates of Regis University earn a median of $67,649 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Regis University admits about 86% of applicants.
Boise State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Project Management graduates carry a median of $24,946 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $59,020. That is a strong return on a $24,946 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Colorado Christian University landed the #12 spot for project management value this year. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $28,738. Project Management graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $54,606 early in their careers. Set against $28,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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