by our College Data Analytics Team
[Supply Chain Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/supply-chain-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 4 schools to find the best return on investment for supply chain management students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in supply chain management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cecil College earned the #1 spot for value among supply chain management schools in Maryland. Set in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,640, compared with $10,830 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $43,952 ten years out.
Morgan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value supply chain management schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Typical student debt for supply chain management graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, supply chain management degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $58,546. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value supply chain management schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for supply chain management graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, supply chain management degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $95,501. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Mount St Marys University one of the best values for supply chain management. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Students from in state pay about $48,630 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for supply chain management graduates is $23,539. Early-career supply chain management graduates make about $74,010. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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