2027 Best Value Marketing Schools in Missouri
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value marketing schools.
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2027 Best Value Marketing Schools in Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Marketing Schools
For return on investment in marketing, no school beat Ozarks Technical Community College this year. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,256, with out-of-state students paying around $7,040. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,370 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $30,456. That is a strong return on a $25,370 median debt.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $43,320. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,830 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,060. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $11,350. Early-career marketing graduates make about $37,259. That is a strong return on a $11,350 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at Missouri Western State University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,545, compared with $18,455 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,950. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Missouri Western State University generally make around $43,070. That is a strong return on a $25,950 median debt.
Southeast Missouri State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $20,678. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $42,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #6 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Marketing graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $48,557 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,977. Marketing graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $43,641 early in their careers. Set against $25,977 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Lindenwood University earned the #8 position for value in marketing this year. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $41,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis landed the #9 spot for marketing value this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the marketing program here. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $70,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Park University placed #10 among the best values for marketing. Set in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,116. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $22,112. Early-career marketing graduates make about $52,616. That is a strong return on a $22,112 median debt.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #11 spot for marketing value this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,166 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $24,499. Marketing graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $67,909 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% of applicants.
Columbia College Missouri ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value marketing schools. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $12,276. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $24,599. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri generally make around $40,263. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #13 among the best values for marketing. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,760. Marketing graduates carry a median of $24,877 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $42,729 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,877 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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