by our College Data Analytics Team
[E-Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/e-commerce/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong e-commerce education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for e-commerce students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in e-commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Albany Technical College the best value for a degree in e-commerce in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,364, while out-of-state students pay about $5,932. Students borrow a median of $16,158 to complete the e-commerce program here. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $35,895. That is a strong return on a $16,158 median debt.
Trevecca Nazarene University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in e-commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $31,300. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $24,774. Early-career e-commerce graduates make about $52,004. That is a strong return on a $24,774 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
East Tennessee State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value e-commerce schools. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,216, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $19,725. E-Commerce graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,444 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,725 median debt. East Tennessee State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a great value for students pursuing a degree in e-commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,911, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. E-Commerce graduates carry a median of $36,219 in student loans. E-Commerce graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $47,170 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.
Winthrop University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value e-commerce schools. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,678, with out-of-state students paying around $28,676. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $27,000. E-Commerce graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of $53,107 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Winthrop University admits about 79% of applicants.
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Bluefield College landed the #6 spot for e-commerce value this year. Located in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $26,770. Students borrow a median of $25,207 to complete the e-commerce program here. E-Commerce graduates of Bluefield College earn a median of $49,380 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.
University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #7 position for value in e-commerce this year. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete the e-commerce program here. E-Commerce graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 17%.
Full Sail University came in at #8 for value in e-commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for e-commerce graduates is $30,000. Soon after graduation, e-commerce degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $35,779. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt.
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.