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2027 Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Kansas

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,688 Avg Student Debt
$54,704 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Business/Commerce Badge [General Business/Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general business/commerce schools.

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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

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Butler Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools in Kansas. Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $12,699 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Set against $12,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $24,480 in student loans. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $49,339 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general business/commerce will find it at Kansas State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $29,705. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $54,223. Set against $29,705 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

A rank of #4 makes Tabor College one of the best values for general business/commerce. Set in the rural area of Hillsboro, Tabor College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,058 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

A rank of #5 makes Baker University one of the best values for general business/commerce. Baker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Baldwin City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,200. Students borrow a median of $29,554 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Early-career general business/commerce graduates make about $62,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Bethel College North Newton ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. Bethel College North Newton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of North Newton. In-state tuition and fees average $35,014. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Bethel College North Newton generally make around $34,879. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

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