by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business, Management & Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Leading the list is Oglala Lakota College, our #1 best value for business, management & marketing in South Dakota. Set in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,684. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $22,517.
A rank of #2 makes Mitchell Technical Institute one of the best values for business, management & marketing. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $7,524 in tuition and fees. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $40,475. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Western Dakota Technical Institute one of the best values for business, management & marketing. Located in the city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $8,294 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $22,017. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Western Dakota Technical Institute earn a median of $24,503 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,017 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in business, management & marketing will find it at Northern State University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Aberdeen, Northern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,845 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,947 for out-of-state students. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $27,218 in student loans. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $44,822. Set against $27,218 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
A rank of #5 makes Sinte Gleska University one of the best values for business, management & marketing. Set in the rural area of Mission, Sinte Gleska University is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,714 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $20,948 ten years after entry.
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #6 among the best values for business, management & marketing. Located in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $16,637. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Lake Area Technical Institute earn a median of $37,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,637 median debt.
Black Hills State University landed the #7 spot for business, management & marketing value this year. Black Hills State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Spearfish. In-state tuition and fees average $8,916, compared with $12,018 for out-of-state students. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Black Hills State University generally make around $45,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Southeast Technical Institute came in at #8 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $43,152. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Dakota Wesleyan University placed #9 among the best values for business, management & marketing. Set in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,790. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $31,000. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $75,731. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dakota Wesleyan University admits about 73% of applicants.
South Dakota State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value business, management & marketing schools. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Students borrow a median of $26,781 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $36,252. Set against $26,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of South Dakota came in at #11 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,432 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,942. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $23,622. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from University Of South Dakota generally make around $60,840. Set against $23,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Dakota State University landed the #12 spot for business, management & marketing value this year. Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madison. Students from in state pay about $9,654 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,756 for out-of-state students. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $30,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Dakota State University generally make around $44,748. Set against $30,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dakota State University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Sioux Falls earned the #13 position for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, University Of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,750. Typical student debt for business, management & marketing graduates is $24,888. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $54,884. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Sioux Falls admits about 83% of applicants.
Mount Marty College came in at #14 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the town of Yankton, Mount Marty College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,600. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Mount Marty College generally make around $39,625. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Augustana College South Dakota earned the #15 position for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,160 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,112 to complete the business, management & marketing program here. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Augustana College South Dakota earn a median of $50,516 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Augustana College South Dakota admits about 68% of applicants.
National American University Rapid City came in at #16 for value in business, management & marketing this year. Set in the city of Rapid City, National American University Rapid City is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,065. Business, Management & Marketing graduates carry a median of $38,243 in student loans. Early-career business, management & marketing graduates make about $46,460. That is a strong return on a $38,243 median debt.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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