by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business Administration and Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/business-administration-and-management-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for general business administration and management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general business administration and management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Fort Peck Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools in Montana. Located in the rural area of Poplar, Fort Peck Community College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,250. Median earnings reach $14,747 ten years out.
A rank of #2 makes Little Big Horn College one of the best values for general business administration and management. Little Big Horn College is a small public school located in the rural area of Crow Agency. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $21,152.
Montana State University Northern came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Located in the town of Havre, Montana State University Northern is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,982, with out-of-state students paying around $21,875. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $23,526. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from Montana State University Northern generally make around $40,381. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of Montana Western is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business administration and management, landing the #4 spot this year. The University Of Montana Western is a small public school located in the town of Dillon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,669, with out-of-state students paying around $20,130. Students borrow a median of $21,627 to complete the general business administration and management program here. General Business Administration And Management graduates of The University Of Montana Western earn a median of $35,880 early in their careers. Set against $21,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The University Of Montana came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. General Business Administration And Management graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $54,335 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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Rocky Mountain College placed #6 among the best values for general business administration and management. Located in the city of Billings, Rocky Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,582 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $26,000. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Rocky Mountain College earn a median of $42,971 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Montana State University came in at #7 for value in general business administration and management this year. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,635 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $47,703. That is a strong return on a $23,635 median debt. Montana State University admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of Great Falls placed #8 among the best values for general business administration and management. University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Great Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,448. Students borrow a median of $23,847 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Soon after graduation, general business administration and management degree recipients from University Of Great Falls generally make around $104,670. Set against $23,847 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Great Falls admits about 50% of applicants.
Carroll College landed the #9 spot for general business administration and management value this year. Carroll College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Helena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,484. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $48,337. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carroll College admits about 71% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.