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2027 Best Value Fashion Merchandising Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,218 Avg Student Debt
$55,141 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fashion Merchandising Badge [Fashion Merchandising](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/specialized-sales-merchandising-marketing/fashion-merchandising/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for fashion merchandising students.

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2027 Best Value Fashion Merchandising Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fashion merchandising, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fashion Merchandising Schools

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Miami Dade College earned the #1 spot for value among fashion merchandising schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fashion merchandising graduates is $11,967. Fashion Merchandising graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,967 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in fashion merchandising will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Fashion Merchandising graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Fashion Merchandising graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $37,643 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Belmont University earned it the #3 place for fashion merchandising. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Typical student debt for fashion merchandising graduates is $23,447. Soon after graduation, fashion merchandising degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Set against $23,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value fashion merchandising schools. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,312 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete the fashion merchandising program here. Fashion Merchandising graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Set against $23,785 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

A rank of #5 makes Lynn University one of the best values for fashion merchandising. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Lynn University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,480. Students borrow a median of $21,391 to complete the fashion merchandising program here. Soon after graduation, fashion merchandising degree recipients from Lynn University generally make around $50,569. Set against $21,391 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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