College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Value Business Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,946 Avg Student Debt
$60,735 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Business Economics Badge [Business Economics](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-managerial-economics/business-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for business economics students.

What’s on this page:

2027 Best Value Business Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the business economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Business Economics Schools

1

Weber State University tops our 2027 list of the best value business economics schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $13,500. Business Economics graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $58,072 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,500 median debt.

2

Colorado State University Pueblo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public school located in the city of Pueblo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,720, with out-of-state students paying around $17,944. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $23,786. Business Economics graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn a median of $48,389 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,786 median debt. Colorado State University Pueblo admits about 95% of applicants.

3

A rank of #3 makes University Of Wyoming one of the best values for business economics. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Business Economics graduates carry a median of $20,283 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $49,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #4 place for business economics. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $12,184. Early-career business economics graduates make about $75,227. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

5

Students looking for strong value in business economics will find it at University Of Idaho, which ranked #5. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $44,655. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

6
Colorado College crest
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College landed the #6 spot for business economics value this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,734 in tuition and fees. Business Economics graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. Business Economics graduates of Colorado College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. Colorado College admits about 18% of applicants.

Narrow Business Economics Schools by State

View All Business Economics Rankings >

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options