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2026 Best Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value Marketing doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1178 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.

To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Best-Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools for value:

Anderson University Indiana tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Marketing doctoral degree schools in the United States. Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit school based in Anderson, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,240. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Marketing program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,899. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%. More on Anderson University Indiana

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

A rank of #2 makes Capella University one of the best values in the United States. Capella University is a private for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400. The median Marketing program debt is $45,406. Median earnings reach $42,189 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Capella University

A rank of #3 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. Set in Saint Louis, MO, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,760. Typical Marketing student debt is $24,877. Saint Louis University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $70,783 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,877 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus

#4

University Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

You'll get strong value at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Marketing students take on a median of $17,412 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $111,371. Set against $17,412 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Typical Marketing student debt is $19,949. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,905 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,949 median debt. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read the full report on Washington State University

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical Marketing student debt is $23,896. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,253. That is a strong return on a $23,896 median debt. Michigan State University has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read the full report on Michigan State University

#7

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Marketing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,363 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted. See the full Northwestern University profile

Georgia State University placed #8 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,384 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 55%. Read more about Georgia State University

#9

The University Of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University Of Alabama ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The University Of Alabama Marketing students take on a median of $23,071 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,221 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The University Of Alabama report

#10

University Of Oregon

Eugene, OR

University Of Oregon came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. University Of Oregon is a public school based in Eugene, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. University Of Oregon Marketing students take on a median of $22,034 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oregon has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full University Of Oregon report

University Of Connecticut came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,889 in student loans. University Of Connecticut alumni report median earnings of $73,997 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,889 median debt. University Of Connecticut has an acceptance rate of 52%. Get the full University Of Connecticut report

The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,131 ten years after entry. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At San Antonio

Albright College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Albright College

Concordia University Chicago placed #14 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read more about Concordia University Chicago

Eastern Washington University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. More on Eastern Washington University

Le Moyne College placed #16 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. See the full Le Moyne College profile

Manhattan College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Manhattan College

Northampton County Area Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Northampton County Area Community College

Southern Nazarene University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. See the full Southern Nazarene University profile

Strayer University West Virginia came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Strayer University West Virginia

University Of Florida placed #21 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Florida

University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia

Friends University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. See the full Friends University profile

Kennesaw State University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Kennesaw State University profile

Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile

Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also delivered strong value this year:

Alma College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Alma College

Felician College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Felician College report

Florida Memorial University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. More on Florida Memorial University

Lebanon Valley College placed #29 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Lebanon Valley College report

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Salisbury University placed #31 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Salisbury University

The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American

Warner Pacific College placed #33 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. More on Warner Pacific College

Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Eastern Michigan University

Fresno Pacific University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Fresno Pacific University profile

North Park University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about North Park University

Ohio University Eastern Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Ohio University Eastern Campus

Spring Hill College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Spring Hill College

Suffolk County Community College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suffolk County Community College

Emmanuel College Massachusetts ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. More on Emmanuel College Massachusetts

Grambling State University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on Grambling State University

Howard University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. See the full Howard University profile

Mercyhurst College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. More on Mercyhurst College

Mountainland Technical College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Mountainland Technical College

University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of South Dakota ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Get the full University Of South Dakota report

Villanova University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Villanova University report

Walla Walla Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Get the full Walla Walla Community College report

Claremont Graduate University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Claremont Graduate University profile

Hult International Business School placed #50 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read more about Hult International Business School

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1178 ranked schools only.

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