by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/business-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong business education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for business education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in business education, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in business education, no school beat Peru State College this year. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. Students borrow a median of $26,254 to complete the business education program here. Business Education graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $40,993 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Chadron State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business education, landing the #2 spot this year. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,294. Business Education graduates carry a median of $24,943 in student loans. Early-career business education graduates make about $47,254. That is a strong return on a $24,943 median debt.
Wayne State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,171. Typical student debt for business education graduates is $25,957. Business Education graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $42,589 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value business education schools. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. Students from in state pay about $8,564 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,484. Typical student debt for business education graduates is $26,287. Soon after graduation, business education degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $49,697. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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