by our College Data Analytics Team
[Organizational Leadership](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/organizational-leadership/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong organizational leadership education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for organizational leadership students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the organizational leadership degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Washburn University the best value for a degree in organizational leadership in Kansas. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. Organizational Leadership graduates carry a median of $22,748 in student loans. Early-career organizational leadership graduates make about $55,229. That is a strong return on a $22,748 median debt.
Fort Hays State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value organizational leadership schools. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Early-career organizational leadership graduates make about $57,805. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Fort Hays State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Central Christian College Of Kansas came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value organizational leadership schools. Central Christian College Of Kansas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McPherson. In-state tuition and fees average $21,000. Students borrow a median of $48,554 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Soon after graduation, organizational leadership degree recipients from Central Christian College Of Kansas generally make around $54,848. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Christian College Of Kansas admits about 53% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in organizational leadership will find it at Wichita State University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Students borrow a median of $24,450 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Organizational Leadership graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $63,281 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,450 median debt. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in organizational leadership, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Organizational Leadership graduates carry a median of $21,469 in student loans. Soon after graduation, organizational leadership degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $76,029. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
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Kansas State University landed the #6 spot for organizational leadership value this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for organizational leadership graduates is $23,250. Organizational Leadership graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $66,631 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Newman University landed the #7 spot for organizational leadership value this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,500. Typical student debt for organizational leadership graduates is $24,562. Soon after graduation, organizational leadership degree recipients from Newman University generally make around $73,004. Set against $24,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants.
Baker University earned the #8 position for value in organizational leadership this year. Set in the rural area of Baldwin City, Baker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,200. Students borrow a median of $30,820 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Organizational Leadership graduates of Baker University earn a median of $66,996 early in their careers. Set against $30,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baker University admits about 94% of applicants.
Friends University landed the #9 spot for organizational leadership value this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,192. Students borrow a median of $33,875 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Soon after graduation, organizational leadership degree recipients from Friends University generally make around $66,359. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern College landed the #10 spot for organizational leadership value this year. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield. Students from in state pay about $39,822 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,833 to complete the organizational leadership program here. Organizational Leadership graduates of Southwestern College earn a median of $57,948 early in their careers. Set against $20,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southwestern College admits about 76% of applicants.
Midamerica Nazarene University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value organizational leadership schools. Set in the suburb of Olathe, Midamerica Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,174. Typical student debt for organizational leadership graduates is $23,726. Early-career organizational leadership graduates make about $70,299. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.