by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Administration & Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value business administration & management schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the business administration & management degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in business administration & management, no school beat Copiah Lincoln Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes Hinds Community College one of the best values for business administration & management. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Business Administration & Management graduates carry a median of $16,385 in student loans. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $34,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value business administration & management schools. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. Business Administration & Management graduates carry a median of $9,247 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $29,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pearl River Community College earned it the #4 place for business administration & management. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Poplarville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Typical student debt for business administration & management graduates is $13,482. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $19,312. Set against $13,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business administration & management, landing the #5 spot this year. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Booneville. In-state tuition and fees average $4,470, with out-of-state students paying around $7,750. Business Administration & Management graduates carry a median of $12,566 in student loans. Business Administration & Management graduates of Northeast Mississippi Community College earn a median of $41,228 early in their careers. Set against $12,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi University For Women earned the #6 position for value in business administration & management this year. Set in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,492. Typical student debt for business administration & management graduates is $24,875. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from Mississippi University For Women generally make around $35,310. Set against $24,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #7 for value in business administration & management this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,900 to complete the business administration & management program here. Business Administration & Management graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $66,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,900 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi Valley State University earned the #8 position for value in business administration & management this year. Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Itta Bena. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,692. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,919. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Alcorn State University landed the #9 spot for business administration & management value this year. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,785. Students borrow a median of $27,954 to complete the business administration & management program here. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $37,291. That is a strong return on a $27,954 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Delta State University earned the #10 position for value in business administration & management this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. Typical student debt for business administration & management graduates is $19,183. Business Administration & Management graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $47,304 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
William Carey University landed the #11 spot for business administration & management value this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $24,249 to complete the business administration & management program here. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $40,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Belhaven University placed #12 among the best values for business administration & management. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,250. Students borrow a median of $32,180 to complete the business administration & management program here. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $51,878. That is a strong return on a $32,180 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.
Southeastern Baptist College came in at #13 for value in business administration & management this year. Set in the town of Laurel, Southeastern Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,425. Graduates go on to earn a median of $26,946 ten years after entry. Southeastern Baptist College admits about 100% of applicants.
Mississippi State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value business administration & management schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete the business administration & management program here. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $67,141. Set against $24,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #15 spot for business administration & management value this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Students borrow a median of $24,508 to complete the business administration & management program here. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $54,955. Set against $24,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University landed the #16 spot for business administration & management value this year. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete the business administration & management program here. Early-career business administration & management graduates make about $40,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Blue Mountain College landed the #17 spot for business administration & management value this year. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $20,180 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,875 to complete the business administration & management program here. Business Administration & Management graduates of Blue Mountain College earn a median of $42,394 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Millsaps College landed the #18 spot for business administration & management value this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Millsaps College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,680. Business Administration & Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from Millsaps College generally make around $39,765. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Millsaps College admits about 43% of applicants.
Mississippi College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value business administration & management schools. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Business Administration & Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business administration & management degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $54,028. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi College admits about 29% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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