by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business, Management & Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong business, management & marketing education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for business, management & marketing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in business, management & marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Ilisagvik College earned the #1 spot for value among business, management & marketing schools in Alaska. Ilisagvik College is a small public school located in the rural area of Barrow. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,260. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,541.
University Of Alaska Southeast is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business, management & marketing, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Juneau. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,936, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $30,752 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from University Of Alaska Southeast generally make around $63,014. That is a strong return on a $30,752 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.
University Of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value business, management & marketing schools. Set in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $35,000 in student loans. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of University Of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $60,701 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Avtec Alaskas Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value business, management & marketing schools. Avtec Alaskas Institute Of Technology is a small public school located in the rural area of Seward. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Avtec Alaskas Institute Of Technology generally make around $37,409.
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value business, management & marketing schools. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public school located in the city of Anchorage. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Students borrow a median of $20,623 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $66,057. That is a strong return on a $20,623 median debt.
Alaska Career College came in at #6 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Alaska Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anchorage. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $20,000. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Alaska Career College earn a median of $41,097 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt.
Alaska Pacific University came in at #7 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Alaska Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anchorage. Students from in state pay about $20,760 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,271. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Charter College Anchorage ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value business, management & marketing schools. Set in the city of Anchorage, Charter College Anchorage is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,341. Students borrow a median of $20,369 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Charter College Anchorage generally make around $45,221. Set against $20,369 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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