by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong marketing education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 61 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value marketing schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Suffolk County Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. Marketing graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $35,667. Set against $11,246 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Austin Community College District came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $11,589. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $44,895. Set against $11,589 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College one of the best values for marketing. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,170, with out-of-state students paying around $8,050. Students borrow a median of $8,794 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,358, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Marketing graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. Marketing graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $35,850 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at Cuny New York City College Of Technology, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,332 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $11,492. Marketing graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of $26,930 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,492 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Cuny Queensborough Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,210, compared with $8,090 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $23,674. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Macomb Community College came in at #7 for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $38,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tarrant County College District landed the #8 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Marketing graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Set against $15,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,673. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Miami Dade College placed #10 among the best values for marketing. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $40,267. That is a strong return on a $11,967 median debt.
Tulsa Community College earned the #11 position for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Students borrow a median of $15,789 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Houston Community College placed #12 among the best values for marketing. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,040 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $40,365 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #13 for value in marketing this year. Set in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $14,470 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Kennebec Valley Community College earn a median of $43,896 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,470 median debt.
Bellingham Technical College placed #14 among the best values for marketing. Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bellingham. Students from in state pay about $4,431 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,809 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,748 ten years after entry.
Nassau Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Garden City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,330, with out-of-state students paying around $12,130. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $10,953. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Nassau Community College generally make around $19,002. Set against $10,953 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Columbus State Community College landed the #16 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,488, compared with $11,224 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete the marketing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,435. Set against $9,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Itawamba Community College landed the #17 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $10,942. Early-career marketing graduates make about $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Collin County Community College District earned the #18 position for value in marketing this year. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $42,177. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ferris State University landed the #19 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,450 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $39,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Union County College came in at #20 for value in marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, compared with $9,500 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $14,218 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Union County College earn a median of $38,168 early in their careers. Set against $14,218 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gwinnett Technical College placed #21 among the best values for marketing. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Marketing graduates carry a median of $18,048 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of $39,288 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #22 among the best values for marketing. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,740. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $9,990. Early-career marketing graduates make about $35,001. Set against $9,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Muskegon Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muskegon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,250, while out-of-state students pay about $16,010. Students borrow a median of $14,928 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Muskegon Community College earn a median of $48,267 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #24 for value in marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,144, while out-of-state students pay about $9,094. Marketing graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,198. That is a strong return on a $15,525 median debt.
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $13,319. Marketing graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Set against $13,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 61 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 61 ranked schools only.
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