by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for marketing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Kennebec Valley Community College earned the #1 spot for value among marketing schools in Maine. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $14,470. Early-career marketing graduates make about $43,896. Set against $14,470 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Southern Maine came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $22,616 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $46,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maine came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,931 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $50,655. Set against $26,931 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Saint Josephs College Of Maine one of the best values for marketing. Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish. Students from in state pay about $44,420 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $27,000. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,151. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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