2027 Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations Schools
[Franchising and Franchise Operations](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/franchising-and-franchise-operations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for franchising and franchise operations students.
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Finding the Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations School for You
Where you study franchising and franchise operations affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in franchising and franchise operations, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Franchising and Franchise Operations Schools
North Country Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value franchising and franchise operations schools in the United States. North Country Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Saranac Lake. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,370. Students borrow a median of $18,716 to complete the franchising and franchise operations program here. Soon after graduation, franchising and franchise operations degree recipients from North Country Community College generally make around $41,452. That is a strong return on a $18,716 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in franchising and franchise operations will find it at University Of Louisville, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Franchising And Franchise Operations graduates carry a median of $21,910 in student loans. Franchising And Franchise Operations graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Students looking for strong value in franchising and franchise operations will find it at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #3. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the franchising and franchise operations program here. Early-career franchising and franchise operations graduates make about $44,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Northwood University Michigan came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value franchising and franchise operations schools. Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland. Students from in state pay about $34,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,344 to complete the franchising and franchise operations program here. Franchising And Franchise Operations graduates of Northwood University Michigan earn a median of $50,791 early in their careers. Set against $25,344 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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.
- 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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