2026 Best Value Business Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Business master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 7944 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 reviewed 1081 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 Business Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is La Salle University, our #1 best-value Business school in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,800. Typical Business student debt is $25,462. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,416. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. See the full La Salle University profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cabrini College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Cabrini College is a private not-for-profit school based in Radnor, PA. Graduates carry a median of $26,889 in student loans. Cabrini College alumni report median earnings of $59,038 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Cabrini College
Out of the 1081 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Jamestown College landed the #3 spot. Based in Jamestown, ND, Jamestown College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,990. Typical Business student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,621. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Jamestown College report
A rank of #4 makes University Of Management And Technology one of the best values in the United States. Set in Arlington, VA, University Of Management And Technology is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,450. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,530. Read the full report on University Of Management And Technology
Out of the 1081 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Rasmussen College Minnesota landed the #5 spot. Based in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,199 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,723 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,080. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Rasmussen College Minnesota profile
Rasmussen College North Dakota placed #6 among the best-value Business schools in the United States. Based in Fargo, ND, Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,404. Rasmussen College North Dakota Business students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,080. Set against $28,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Rasmussen College North Dakota profile
Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Topeka, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,316. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,080 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Rasmussen College Kansas
Rasmussen College Illinois ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit school based in Rockford, IL. Students from in state pay about $16,581 in tuition and fees. Rasmussen College Illinois Business students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,080. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Rasmussen College Illinois
Columbia Southern University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Orange Beach, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,224. The median Business program debt is $25,447. Columbia Southern University alumni report median earnings of $63,534 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Columbia Southern University report
Brigham Young University Provo offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Rasmussen College Florida landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Ocala, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,256. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,080 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,798 median debt. Get the full Rasmussen College Florida report
Dickinson State University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Dickinson, ND. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,118. Students borrow a median of $27,266 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,720. Set against $27,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Dickinson State University report
University Of The Cumberlands came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Williamsburg, KY, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,036 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,868 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of The Cumberlands report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #14 among the best-value Business schools in the United States. Located in Mercedita, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Students borrow a median of $7,869 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $26,721. That is a strong return on a $7,869 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Charleston Southern University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Located in Charleston, SC, Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $32,520. Students borrow a median of $27,569 to complete their Business program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,898. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read more about Charleston Southern University
Ashland University placed #16 among the best-value Business schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,210. Graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,928. That is a strong return on a $24,536 median debt. Ashland University has an acceptance rate of 76%. See the full Ashland University profile
Western Governors University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Business program here. Western Governors University alumni report median earnings of $60,615 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Western Governors University profile
Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Lincoln, NE, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,572. Graduates carry a median of $27,667 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,405 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,667 median debt. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants. Read the full report on Nebraska Wesleyan University
Mcdaniel College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Westminster, MD, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,081. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete their Business program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,663. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mcdaniel College has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read more about Mcdaniel College
Park University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. 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. Typical Business student debt is $22,112. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,309 ten years after entry. Set against $22,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Park University
Culver Stockton College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Canton, MO, Culver Stockton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,875. Culver Stockton College Business students take on a median of $27,252 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,092. Set against $27,252 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Culver Stockton College report
Wittenberg University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Springfield, OH, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,940. Typical Business student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,947. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Wittenberg University
University Of Scranton ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Scranton, PA, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $53,777 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $26,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,652 ten years after entry. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Scranton report
Drake University placed #24 among the best-value Business schools in the United States. Based in Des Moines, IA, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Drake University alumni report median earnings of $71,901 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Drake University report
Colorado State University Global Campus came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Denver, CO, Colorado State University Global Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,000. The median Business program debt is $31,361. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,813 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,361 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%. More on Colorado State University Global Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Business Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Gordon College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. Typical Business student debt is $26,372. Gordon College alumni report median earnings of $52,119 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%. More on Gordon College
Truman State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,838, while out-of-state students pay about $18,566. Typical Business student debt is $23,168. Median earnings reach $56,280 ten years out. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Truman State University has an acceptance rate of 84%. Get the full Truman State University report
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Business students take on a median of $25,260 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,922. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Sioux Falls came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, University Of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,750. Graduates carry a median of $26,103 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,521 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Sioux Falls admits about 83% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Sioux Falls
Calvin College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,350. Graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,375. Set against $22,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Calvin College admits about 71% of applicants. Read more about Calvin College
California Maritime Academy landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. California Maritime Academy is a public school based in Vallejo, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,559, with out-of-state students paying around $22,159. The median Business program debt is $24,249. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $94,784. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California Maritime Academy admits about 95% of applicants. See the full California Maritime Academy profile
Grantham University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Located in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,520. Students borrow a median of $30,600 to complete their Business program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,496 ten years after entry. Set against $30,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Grantham University
Waldorf College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,978. Typical Business student debt is $24,622. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,165 ten years after entry. Set against $24,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read more about Waldorf College
Bryan College Dayton landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Dayton, TN, Bryan College Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $19,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,652 to complete their Business program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,434 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Bryan College Dayton profile
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Set in San Juan, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. Students borrow a median of $5,673 to complete their Business program here. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras alumni report median earnings of $35,723 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,673 median debt. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Southwest Baptist University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Set in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,566 in tuition and fees. Southwest Baptist University Business students take on a median of $24,436 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,112. That is a strong return on a $24,436 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%. More on Southwest Baptist University
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,274. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Business students take on a median of $8,630 in debt. Median earnings reach $48,992 ten years out. Set against $8,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
American Public University System came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete their Business program here. Median earnings reach $44,409 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full American Public University System profile
Goucher College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Set in Baltimore, MD, Goucher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,350. Goucher College Business students take on a median of $25,406 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,023 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read the full report on Goucher College
West Texas A And M University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical Business student debt is $22,333. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,741 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. West Texas A And M University admits about 99% of applicants. More on West Texas A And M University
Ferris State University placed #41 among the best-value Business schools in the United States. This public school is set in Big Rapids, MI. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,735 ten years out. Set against $23,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Ferris State University report
Iowa Wesleyan College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. The median Business program debt is $25,113. See the full Iowa Wesleyan College profile
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Angola, IN, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $7,176 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $24,787. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,165. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%. Read the full report on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Set in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,611, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Northwest Missouri State University Business students take on a median of $23,585 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,885. That is a strong return on a $23,585 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Northwest Missouri State University
Concordia University Saint Paul ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,600. The median Business program debt is $29,026. Median earnings reach $59,871 ten years out. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%. Read the full report on Concordia University Saint Paul
University Of Dubuque ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. University Of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $42,095. Graduates carry a median of $27,204 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,190 ten years after entry. Set against $27,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Dubuque has an acceptance rate of 89%. Read more about University Of Dubuque
Benedictine College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Located in Atchison, KS, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,350. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete their Business program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,175. That is a strong return on a $24,990 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted. More on Benedictine College
Doane College Crete came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Based in Crete, NE, Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete their Business program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,316. Set against $28,802 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Doane College Crete profile
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Located in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,158, with out-of-state students paying around $31,102. The median Business program debt is $27,000. Maine Maritime Academy alumni report median earnings of $89,964 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
Kettering University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Flint, MI, Kettering University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,425 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $28,913. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $94,823. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kettering University admits about 79% of applicants. More on Kettering University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 Best Colleges For Money · Scope: Nation · 1081 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7944 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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