by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Statistics](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/management-science-quantitative-methods/business-statistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for business statistics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in business statistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Boston University the best value for a degree in business statistics in the New England Region. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Business Statistics graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Early-career business statistics graduates make about $89,942. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in business statistics will find it at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $27,106. Soon after graduation, business statistics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. That is a strong return on a $27,106 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bay Path College earned it the #3 place for business statistics. Set in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,302 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $29,811. Early-career business statistics graduates make about $59,424. That is a strong return on a $29,811 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Suffolk University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value business statistics schools. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $26,670. Business Statistics graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $70,783 early in their careers. Set against $26,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in business statistics will find it at University Of Hartford, which ranked #5. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,075 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $25,648. Business Statistics graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $51,123 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,648 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Northeastern University placed #6 among the best values for business statistics. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,162. Business Statistics graduates carry a median of $25,611 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business statistics degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $82,134. That is a strong return on a $25,611 median debt. Northeastern University admits about 5% of applicants.
University Of New Haven ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value business statistics schools. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete the business statistics program here. Business Statistics graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #8 spot for business statistics value this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Students borrow a median of $32,034 to complete the business statistics program here. Business Statistics graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $82,718 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,034 median debt. Southern New Hampshire University admits about 100% of applicants.
Merrimack College earned the #9 position for value in business statistics this year. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Students from in state pay about $53,962 in tuition and fees. Business Statistics graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business statistics degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Merrimack College admits about 70% of applicants.
Bentley University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value business statistics schools. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,000. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the business statistics program here. Business Statistics graduates of Bentley University earn a median of $85,105 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Sacred Heart University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value business statistics schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $50,404. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $25,831. Business Statistics graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Fairfield University came in at #12 for value in business statistics this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. In-state tuition and fees average $58,400. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete the business statistics program here. Business Statistics graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $66,305 early in their careers. Set against $26,687 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
Providence College came in at #13 for value in business statistics this year. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $63,550. Typical student debt for business statistics graduates is $26,833. Early-career business statistics graduates make about $53,208. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.
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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
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