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2026 Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Associate’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
$24,994 Avg Student Debt
$38,687 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Associate's Degree Badge [Accounting and Business/Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/accounting-and-business-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 141 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value accounting and business/management schools.

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2026 Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the accounting and business/management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Schools

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For return on investment in accounting and business/management, no school beat Central New Mexico Community College this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $10,585. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $34,751. That is a strong return on a $10,585 median debt.

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting and business/management schools. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $21,496 in student loans. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $40,424. That is a strong return on a $21,496 median debt.

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A rank of #3 makes Monroe Community College one of the best values for accounting and business/management. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,006, compared with $11,056 for out-of-state students. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $12,921 in student loans. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $38,757. That is a strong return on a $12,921 median debt.

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Mt Hood Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting and business/management, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Gresham, Mt Hood Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, compared with $9,819 for out-of-state students. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $18,767 in student loans. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Mt Hood Community College generally make around $53,948. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #5 makes Reading Area Community College one of the best values for accounting and business/management. Located in the city of Reading, Reading Area Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,480, with out-of-state students paying around $12,510. Students borrow a median of $13,979 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $49,248. That is a strong return on a $13,979 median debt.

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Blue Ridge Community And Technical College came in at #6 for value in accounting and business/management this year. Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,752, compared with $8,808 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,402 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community And Technical College generally make around $41,032. That is a strong return on a $18,402 median debt.

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Chemeketa Community College came in at #7 for value in accounting and business/management this year. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,040. Students borrow a median of $15,755 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College generally make around $45,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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National University College Bayamon came in at #8 for value in accounting and business/management this year. National University College Bayamon is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Bayamon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,723, compared with $13,886 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $26,373. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Grand Rapids Community College came in at #9 for value in accounting and business/management this year. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,179 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,219. Students borrow a median of $12,750 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $35,538. Set against $12,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northcentral Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting and business/management schools. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $13,777. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $30,573. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value accounting and business/management schools. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Owens Community College earn a median of $45,785 early in their careers. Set against $19,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #12 among the best values for accounting and business/management. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,648. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $24,956. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of $52,576 early in their careers. Set against $24,956 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Bryant And Stratton College Online earned the #13 position for value in accounting and business/management this year. Bryant And Stratton College Online is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Orchard Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,274. Students borrow a median of $26,291 to complete the accounting and business/management program here. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Bryant And Stratton College Online earn a median of $36,958 early in their careers. Set against $26,291 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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College Of The Marshall Islands came in at #14 for value in accounting and business/management this year. Based in Majuro, MH, College Of The Marshall Islands is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,840, while out-of-state students pay about $7,480.

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Midwestern Career College placed #15 among the best values for accounting and business/management. Located in the city of Chicago, Midwestern Career College is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $14,360. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Midwestern Career College earn a median of $38,130 early in their careers. Set against $14,360 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Strayer University Texas
Farmers Branch, TX

Strayer University Texas came in at #16 for value in accounting and business/management this year. Located in the suburb of Farmers Branch, Strayer University Texas is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,920. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $54,989. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Strayer University Texas generally make around $56,778. That is a strong return on a $54,989 median debt.

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Strayer University Georgia placed #17 among the best values for accounting and business/management. Strayer University Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Chamblee. In-state tuition and fees average $13,920. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $54,989. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Strayer University Georgia earn a median of $56,778 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Strayer University Global Region placed #18 among the best values for accounting and business/management. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University Global Region is a large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,920. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $54,989 in student loans. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Strayer University Global Region generally make around $56,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK

Alaska Career College placed #19 among the best values for accounting and business/management. Set in the city of Anchorage, Alaska Career College is a small private for-profit institution. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Accounting And Business/management graduates of Alaska Career College earn a median of $42,749 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Southwest University At El Paso earned the #20 position for value in accounting and business/management this year. Set in the city of El Paso, Southwest University At El Paso is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for accounting and business/management graduates is $20,000. Soon after graduation, accounting and business/management degree recipients from Southwest University At El Paso generally make around $33,024. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Strayer University Florida earned the #21 position for value in accounting and business/management this year. Set in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University Florida is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Accounting And Business/management graduates carry a median of $54,989 in student loans. Early-career accounting and business/management graduates make about $56,778. Set against $54,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

Other Accounting and Business/Management Degree Levels

Explore the best-value accounting and business/management schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Accounting and Business/Management
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 141 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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