by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/marketing-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other marketing schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Strayer University Global Region tops our 2027 list of the best value other marketing schools in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University Global Region is a large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other marketing graduates is $45,932. Early-career other marketing graduates make about $59,916. Set against $45,932 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
American University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other marketing schools. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete the other marketing program here. Early-career other marketing graduates make about $54,585. That is a strong return on a $24,139 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Howard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other marketing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the other marketing program here. Early-career other marketing graduates make about $58,495. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.