2026 Best Value Marketing Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Marketing graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1178 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central analyzed schools to compile 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Columbia Southern University this year in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school based in Orange Beach, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,224. Columbia Southern University Marketing students take on a median of $25,447 in debt. Median earnings reach $63,534 ten years out. Set against $25,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Columbia Southern University profile
Park University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Marketing ranking in the United States. Set in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,112 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,309. Set against $22,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Park University
A rank of #3 makes Colorado State University Global Campus one of the best values in the United States. Colorado State University Global Campus is a public school based in Denver, CO. Students from in state pay about $9,000 in tuition and fees. Typical Marketing student debt is $29,956. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,813 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Global Campus admits about 98% of applicants. Read more about Colorado State University Global Campus
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #4 on this year's best-value Marketing ranking in the United States. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Typical Marketing student debt is $25,000. North Dakota State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $62,203 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
City University Of Seattle came in at #5 on this year's best-value Marketing ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. Students from in state pay about $13,929 in tuition and fees. Typical Marketing student debt is $18,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,460 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,000 median debt. More on City University Of Seattle
Post University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Located in Waterbury, CT, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,922. Graduates carry a median of $28,524 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,696. Set against $28,524 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Post University
Seattle University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. Seattle University Marketing students take on a median of $20,750 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,272. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Seattle University admits about 77% of applicants. See the full Seattle University profile
Walden University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,067 in tuition and fees. The median Marketing program debt is $49,361. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,810. Set against $49,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Walden University report
Texas Tech University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,117 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,454 ten years after entry. Set against $21,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
Gardner Webb University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boiling Springs, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $34,750. Typical Marketing student debt is $25,033. Median earnings reach $48,039 ten years out. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Gardner Webb University report
Montclair State University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Montclair, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Montclair State University Marketing students take on a median of $25,286 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,415. That is a strong return on a $25,286 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Montclair State University report
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,552. Students borrow a median of $33,565 to complete their Marketing program here. Median earnings reach $37,752 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full University Of Phoenix Arizona report
Saint Josephs University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,260. The median Marketing program debt is $26,149. Saint Josephs University alumni report median earnings of $86,881 a decade after entry. Set against $26,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Josephs University has an acceptance rate of 89%. Read more about Saint Josephs University
East Carolina University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. East Carolina University Marketing students take on a median of $24,992 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,146 ten years out. Set against $24,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full East Carolina University report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Set in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Typical Marketing student debt is $27,000. University Of St Thomas Minnesota alumni report median earnings of $73,739 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read more about University Of St Thomas Minnesota
St Catherine University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,428. Graduates carry a median of $29,883 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on St Catherine University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,896 to complete their Marketing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. Set against $19,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
University Of Iowa ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. University Of Iowa Marketing students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,762 ten years after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Iowa
George Washington University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Marketing program here. Median earnings reach $90,873 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. Get the full George Washington University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete their Marketing program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,543. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Marketing program debt is $19,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
California Lutheran University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. California Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit school based in Thousand Oaks, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,560. California Lutheran University Marketing students take on a median of $22,727 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,712 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. See the full California Lutheran University profile
Davenport University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,466. Typical Marketing student debt is $25,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,099. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Davenport University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #24 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Marketing students take on a median of $22,250 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,413 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Washington State University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Marketing program debt is $19,949. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,905. Set against $19,949 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. See the full Washington State University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Marketing Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Texas A And M University Kingsville landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Kingsville, TX, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,892 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,746 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Texas A And M University Kingsville
Saint Thomas University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Miami Gardens, FL, Saint Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,770. Typical Marketing student debt is $24,955. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,272. That is a strong return on a $24,955 median debt. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Saint Thomas University profile
Lynn University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Students from in state pay about $44,480 in tuition and fees. Typical Marketing student debt is $21,391. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,006. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lynn University admits about 74% of applicants. Read the full report on Lynn University
Full Sail University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $26,906. Full Sail University Marketing students take on a median of $45,747 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,219. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Full Sail University
University Of Chicago ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. The median Marketing program debt is $15,854. Graduates go on to earn a median of $91,885 ten years after entry. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Chicago
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,810 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Plymouth State University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Plymouth, NH. In-state tuition and fees average $14,626, compared with $25,566 for out-of-state students. Plymouth State University Marketing students take on a median of $26,563 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,304. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Plymouth State University report
Southern New Hampshire University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Manchester, NH. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,200. Graduates carry a median of $25,901 in student loans. Southern New Hampshire University alumni report median earnings of $50,318 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern New Hampshire University has an acceptance rate of 100%. More on Southern New Hampshire University
Shenandoah University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Set in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Shenandoah University Marketing students take on a median of $26,005 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,433 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,005 median debt. Shenandoah University has an acceptance rate of 77%. Read the full report on Shenandoah University
Suny Empire State College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Saratoga Springs, NY, Suny Empire State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,648, while out-of-state students pay about $17,558. Students borrow a median of $23,693 to complete their Marketing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,080 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Suny Empire State College
University Of Southern California came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Typical Marketing student debt is $15,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $92,498 ten years after entry. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Harvard University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Marketing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $101,817 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Harvard University
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Colorado Springs, CO. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,906, with out-of-state students paying around $25,039. Students borrow a median of $23,559 to complete their Marketing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,659. That is a strong return on a $23,559 median debt. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs has an acceptance rate of 97%. More on University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
University Of Missouri St Louis ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This public school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Students from in state pay about $15,120 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,037 ten years after entry. Set against $25,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Missouri St Louis
Eastern Michigan University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Eastern Michigan University Marketing students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
University Of Denver ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Set in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Typical Marketing student debt is $22,739. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,155 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Denver has an acceptance rate of 78%. More on University Of Denver
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school based in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. University Of Massachusetts Boston Marketing students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,865. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Boston
Angelo State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read more about Angelo State University
Georgia Piedmont Technical College placed #44 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Georgia Piedmont Technical College report
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Lawrence Technological University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Lawrence Technological University profile
University Of Arizona landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Arizona profile
Whitworth University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. See the full Whitworth University profile
Alabama State University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Alabama State University report
Dakota County Technical College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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