by our College Data Analytics Team
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the project management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Peirce College tops our 2026 list of the best value project management schools in Pennsylvania. Peirce College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $15,060 in tuition and fees. Project Management graduates carry a median of $42,528 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Peirce College generally make around $55,999. That is a strong return on a $42,528 median debt.
Community College Of Philadelphia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,632 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,744. Students borrow a median of $16,059 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Community College Of Philadelphia generally make around $37,988. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Carlow University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carlow University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,874. Project Management graduates carry a median of $27,351 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Carlow University earn a median of $58,829 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,351 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Students looking for strong value in project management will find it at Robert Morris University, which ranked #5. Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moon Township. In-state tuition and fees average $35,770. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $27,000. Early-career project management graduates make about $60,999. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Robert Morris University admits about 90% of applicants.
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Lebanon Valley College came in at #6 for value in project management this year. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,080. Project Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $55,044. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Muhlenberg College placed #7 among the best values for project management. Set in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,805. Project Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career project management graduates make about $35,641. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #8 position for value in project management this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Lehigh University came in at #9 for value in project management this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $20,500. Early-career project management graduates make about $93,626. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Drexel University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the project management program here. Early-career project management graduates make about $78,207. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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