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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 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.
For return on investment in marketing, no school beat Century College this year. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. Marketing graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the town of Crookston, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,288 in tuition and fees. Marketing graduates carry a median of $22,587 in student loans. Marketing graduates of University Of Minnesota Crookston earn a median of $44,555 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,587 median debt. University Of Minnesota Crookston admits about 88% of applicants.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Marketing graduates carry a median of $23,400 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $49,277 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,400 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Normandale Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,329. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $20,162. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Normandale Community College generally make around $53,871. Set against $20,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $59,609. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #6 for value in marketing this year. Located in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,361. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $23,425. Marketing graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $48,939 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,425 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Winona State University earned the #7 position for value in marketing this year. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $49,340 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Metropolitan State University placed #8 among the best values for marketing. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $49,439. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Capella University came in at #9 for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $45,406 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $60,824. Set against $45,406 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rasmussen College Minnesota placed #10 among the best values for marketing. Set in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,199. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $32,349. Marketing graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $42,835 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,349 median debt.
Concordia University Saint Paul ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul generally make around $48,007. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Saint Paul admits about 79% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #12 for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $53,800. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #13 for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $44,780. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Hamline University earned the #14 position for value in marketing this year. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. In-state tuition and fees average $50,004. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,530. Early-career marketing graduates make about $48,679. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hamline University admits about 88% of applicants.
Augsburg College came in at #15 for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,452 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,000. Marketing graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $47,563 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
North Central University placed #16 among the best values for marketing. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $32,220. Marketing graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Marketing graduates of North Central University earn a median of $49,715 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #17 for value in marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $19,056. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $51,013. That is a strong return on a $19,056 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned the #18 position for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Marketing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $50,563. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 ranked schools only.
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