2026 Best Value Business Economics Master’s Degree Schools
[Business Economics](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-managerial-economics/business-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 253 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value business economics schools.
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2026 Best Value Business Economics Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in business economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Business Economics Schools
University Of Southern Mississippi earned the #1 spot for value among business economics schools in the United States. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $25,415. Business Economics graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Students looking for strong value in business economics will find it at Suffolk University, which ranked #2. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,550. Business Economics graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. Business Economics graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $153,437 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Other Business Economics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 253 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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