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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Oglala Lakota College earned the #1 spot for value among general business administration and management schools in South Dakota. Oglala Lakota College is a small public school located in the rural area of Kyle. Students from in state pay about $2,684 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $22,517 ten years after entry.
Mitchell Technical Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business administration and management, landing the #2 spot this year. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. In-state tuition and fees average $7,524. Students borrow a median of $12,730 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $47,686. Set against $12,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sisseton Wahpeton College earned it the #3 place for general business administration and management. Located in the rural area of Sisseton, Sisseton Wahpeton College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $4,330 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,546.
A rank of #4 makes Sinte Gleska University one of the best values for general business administration and management. Set in the rural area of Mission, Sinte Gleska University is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,714. Graduates go on to earn a median of $20,948 ten years after entry.
Black Hills State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Set in the town of Spearfish, Black Hills State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,916, with out-of-state students paying around $12,018. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $27,000. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Black Hills State University earn a median of $45,682 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Dakota landed the #6 spot for general business administration and management value this year. Located in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,432, compared with $12,942 for out-of-state students. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $22,950 in student loans. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $61,700. Set against $22,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Northern State University landed the #7 spot for general business administration and management value this year. Located in the town of Aberdeen, Northern State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,845, with out-of-state students paying around $11,947. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general business administration and management program here. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Northern State University earn a median of $43,667 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern State University admits about 93% of applicants.
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Dakota Wesleyan University placed #8 among the best values for general business administration and management. Located in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $33,790 in tuition and fees. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Dakota Wesleyan University earn a median of $71,856 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Dakota State University earned the #9 position for value in general business administration and management this year. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,654 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Students borrow a median of $30,625 to complete the general business administration and management program here. General Business Administration And Management graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $44,748 early in their careers. Set against $30,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Sioux Falls came in at #10 for value in general business administration and management this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, University Of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,750 in tuition and fees. General Business Administration And Management graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $54,958. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. University Of Sioux Falls admits about 83% of applicants.
National American University Rapid City ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Located in the city of Rapid City, National American University Rapid City is a small private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,065. Students borrow a median of $38,641 to complete the general business administration and management program here. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $46,540. That is a strong return on a $38,641 median debt.
Mount Marty College earned the #12 position for value in general business administration and management this year. Located in the town of Yankton, Mount Marty College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,600. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $27,000. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $39,625. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Augustana College South Dakota ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value general business administration and management schools. Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,160. Typical student debt for general business administration and management graduates is $25,112. Early-career general business administration and management graduates make about $50,516. That is a strong return on a $25,112 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
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The ranking above is published 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 10 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.