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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value marketing schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Bellingham Technical College, our #1 best value for marketing in Washington. Set in the city of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,431 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,809. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,748.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at Spokane Falls Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,461 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $19,652. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,748. Set against $19,652 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at Skagit Valley College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $7,410. Students borrow a median of $14,056 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,168, with out-of-state students paying around $43,404. Students borrow a median of $15,171 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of $51,530 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,171 median debt. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus admits about 82% of applicants.
Shoreline Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,115, with out-of-state students paying around $7,905. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $16,700. Early-career marketing graduates make about $62,009. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,919, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Students borrow a median of $15,171 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of University Of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of $51,530 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Bothell Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Bellevue College placed #7 among the best values for marketing. Bellevue College is a large public school located in the city of Bellevue. Students from in state pay about $4,436 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $67,771. Set against $18,839 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Green River Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,711 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,263 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,712.
Eastern Washington University came in at #9 for value in marketing this year. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,586 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Students borrow a median of $20,416 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $42,196. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #10 spot for marketing value this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $15,171 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $51,530. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Washington State University landed the #11 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $19,949 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $47,051 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Western Washington University landed the #12 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $17,498. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $43,375. That is a strong return on a $17,498 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Whitworth University earned the #13 position for value in marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $52,880 in tuition and fees. Marketing graduates carry a median of $26,610 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Whitworth University generally make around $42,445. That is a strong return on a $26,610 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Seattle University landed the #14 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $56,721. Marketing graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,714. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 27 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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