by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business/Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general business/commerce education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general business/commerce students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general business/commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.
Coahoma Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools in Mississippi. Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Early-career general business/commerce graduates make about $29,600. Set against $11,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. General Business/commerce graduates of East Mississippi Community College earn a median of $34,012 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
Itawamba Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $4,840 in student loans. General Business/commerce graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $24,813 early in their careers. Set against $4,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Holmes Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,710, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $10,931. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $27,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general business/commerce will find it at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $11,653. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in general business/commerce this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $39,464. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Delta State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,605 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $15,000. General Business/commerce graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $30,953 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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