by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business/Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/business-commerce-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general business/commerce education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for general business/commerce students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general business/commerce degrees they offer, see the list below.
College Of Western Idaho tops our 2026 list of the best value general business/commerce schools in Idaho. Located in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,446 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $11,000. General Business/commerce graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of $31,455 early in their careers.
Students looking for strong value in general business/commerce will find it at North Idaho College, which ranked #2. North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Coeur d'Alene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,396, with out-of-state students paying around $8,736. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from North Idaho College generally make around $49,489. Set against $14,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Idaho State University earned it the #3 place for general business/commerce. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $51,446. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.
Boise State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $24,800. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $41,116. Set against $24,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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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