by our College Data Analytics Team
[Professional Sales](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/sales-merchandising-marketing-ops/professional-sales/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong professional sales education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for professional sales students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in professional sales, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in professional sales, no school beat Chattahoochee Technical College this year. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete the professional sales program here. Early-career professional sales graduates make about $44,673. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast State Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value professional sales schools. Northeast State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Blountville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,782, while out-of-state students pay about $17,766. Professional Sales graduates carry a median of $6,404 in student loans. Soon after graduation, professional sales degree recipients from Northeast State Community College generally make around $39,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
East Carolina University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in professional sales, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Professional Sales graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, professional sales degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $52,684. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisville earned it the #4 place for professional sales. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Professional Sales graduates carry a median of $21,910 in student loans. Early-career professional sales graduates make about $58,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in professional sales will find it at University Of Alabama At Birmingham, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Professional Sales graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Early-career professional sales graduates make about $55,413. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Kentucky earned the #6 position for value in professional sales this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete the professional sales program here. Soon after graduation, professional sales degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
High Point University placed #7 among the best values for professional sales. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,312 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for professional sales graduates is $23,785. Early-career professional sales graduates make about $113,352. Set against $23,785 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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