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 2027 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.
Atlanta Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among marketing schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,382, with out-of-state students paying around $5,950. Marketing graduates carry a median of $17,655 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Atlanta Technical College earn a median of $35,441 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,655 median debt.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $9,616. Marketing graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Georgia Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,992, while out-of-state students pay about $7,202. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $10,423. Marketing graduates of South Georgia Technical College earn a median of $40,497 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,423 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia Northwestern Technical College earned it the #4 place for marketing. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $8,492. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College generally make around $41,229. Set against $8,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Dalton State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,336, with out-of-state students paying around $10,656. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $14,955. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Dalton State College generally make around $41,654. Set against $14,955 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #6 for value in marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,524, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Gwinnett Technical College generally make around $39,288. That is a strong return on a $18,048 median debt.
University Of North Georgia placed #7 among the best values for marketing. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $21,500. Marketing graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $43,504 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Augusta Technical College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Marketing graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Augusta Technical College generally make around $41,892. That is a strong return on a $11,400 median debt.
Clayton State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,180, with out-of-state students paying around $16,532. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $30,896. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Clayton State University generally make around $39,557. That is a strong return on a $30,896 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Savannah State University earned the #10 position for value in marketing this year. Savannah State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Savannah. In-state tuition and fees average $5,750, compared with $19,043 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $34,175 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Savannah State University generally make around $29,976. That is a strong return on a $34,175 median debt.
University Of Georgia placed #11 among the best values for marketing. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $20,000. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $65,793. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Valdosta State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $41,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Fort Valley State University landed the #13 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,526, while out-of-state students pay about $16,878. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $35,963. Early-career marketing graduates make about $32,127. Set against $35,963 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fort Valley State University admits about 66% of applicants.
Albany State University came in at #14 for value in marketing this year. Albany State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Albany. Students from in state pay about $5,656 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $27,000. Marketing graduates of Albany State University earn a median of $37,120 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of West Georgia landed the #15 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Marketing graduates carry a median of $26,625 in student loans. Marketing graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $40,562 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Georgia Southwestern State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Georgia Southwestern State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Americus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $16,572. Marketing graduates carry a median of $24,123 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University earn a median of $38,580 early in their careers. Set against $24,123 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Kennesaw State University earned the #17 position for value in marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,198. Early-career marketing graduates make about $47,158. Set against $25,198 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College placed #18 among the best values for marketing. Located in the suburb of Clarkston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,404 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,954. Marketing graduates carry a median of $15,716 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Georgia Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $42,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,716 median debt.
Columbus State University came in at #19 for value in marketing this year. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $28,500. Early-career marketing graduates make about $34,223. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Georgia Southern University placed #20 among the best values for marketing. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,762. Marketing graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $46,640 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia State University placed #21 among the best values for marketing. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $56,329. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Georgia College And State University placed #22 among the best values for marketing. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,186, while out-of-state students pay about $29,512. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Georgia College And State University earn a median of $49,540 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia College And State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Young Harris College landed the #23 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the rural area of Young Harris, Young Harris College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,305. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $24,689. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,195. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Berry College landed the #24 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,486. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $26,000. Marketing graduates of Berry College earn a median of $45,374 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Berry College admits about 64% of applicants.
Mercer University came in at #25 for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $44,203. That is a strong return on a $25,990 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
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This list is compiled 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 · 27 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 27 ranked schools only.
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