by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong marketing education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 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.
Leading the list is Strayer University Global Region, our #1 best value for marketing in District of Columbia. Strayer University Global Region is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,920. Marketing graduates carry a median of $45,932 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $59,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $54,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $17,000 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $74,819. Set against $17,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 13%.
A rank of #4 makes American University one of the best values for marketing. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Marketing graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Marketing graduates of American University earn a median of $54,585 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,139 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Howard University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $35,810 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Howard University earn a median of $58,495 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Howard University admits about 41% of applicants.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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