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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for marketing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Hinds Community College earned the #1 spot for value among marketing schools in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $16,385. Early-career marketing graduates make about $34,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at East Mississippi Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,095, with out-of-state students paying around $7,445. Marketing graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $34,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Itawamba Community College one of the best values for marketing. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Jones County Junior College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,700 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $9,559 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of $33,655 early in their careers. Set against $9,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Meridian Community College earned it the #5 place for marketing. Located in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,078 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,478. Students borrow a median of $10,368 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Meridian Community College generally make around $34,846. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pearl River Community College came in at #6 for value in marketing this year. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Marketing graduates carry a median of $13,482 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Pearl River Community College earn a median of $34,785 early in their careers. Set against $13,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #7 among the best values for marketing. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $17,175 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $28,127. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #8 for value in marketing this year. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #9 among the best values for marketing. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $43,811. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Delta State University placed #10 among the best values for marketing. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $23,432. Early-career marketing graduates make about $41,580. Set against $23,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Mississippi State University earned the #11 position for value in marketing this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $42,670. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,781 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $40,496. Set against $18,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Jackson State University came in at #13 for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Marketing graduates carry a median of $32,944 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $38,593. That is a strong return on a $32,944 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi College placed #14 among the best values for marketing. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,510 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $42,245 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.