by our College Data Analytics Team
[Retail Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/retail-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for retail management students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in retail management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Midlands Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among retail management schools in the Southeast Region. Midlands Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of West Columbia. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Typical student debt for retail management graduates is $22,500. Early-career retail management graduates make about $31,245. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Baton Rouge Community College earned it the #2 place for retail management. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,321. Typical student debt for retail management graduates is $17,624. Soon after graduation, retail management degree recipients from Baton Rouge Community College generally make around $43,394. That is a strong return on a $17,624 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in retail management will find it at Delgado Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,279. Retail Management graduates carry a median of $34,932 in student loans. Retail Management graduates of Delgado Community College earn a median of $27,509 early in their careers. Set against $34,932 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Bossier Parish Community College one of the best values for retail management. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,268 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for retail management graduates is $20,593. Retail Management graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn a median of $43,661 early in their careers. Set against $20,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Arkansas one of the best values for retail management. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for retail management graduates is $21,500. Retail Management graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $110,419 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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