2027 Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Kansas

[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general business/commerce students.
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2027 Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Kansas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general business/commerce degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools
Butler Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools in Kansas. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $12,699 in student loans. General Business/commerce graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,699 median debt.
University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $24,480. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $49,339 early in their careers. Set against $24,480 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Kansas State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $29,705. Early-career general business/commerce graduates make about $54,223. That is a strong return on a $29,705 median debt. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tabor College earned it the #4 place for general business/commerce. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, Tabor College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,058 ten years after entry. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Baker University one of the best values for general business/commerce. Set in the rural area of Baldwin City, Baker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $29,554. General Business/commerce graduates of Baker University earn a median of $62,916 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baker University admits about 94% of applicants.
Bethel College North Newton ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of North Newton, Bethel College North Newton is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,014 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general business/commerce program here. General Business/commerce graduates of Bethel College North Newton earn a median of $34,879 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.