by our College Data Analytics Team
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value project management schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in project management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Latter Day Saints Business College, our #1 best value for project management in the Rocky Mountains Region. Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,004. Median earnings reach $50,630 ten years out.
Front Range Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,663 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,263. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $13,000. Early-career project management graduates make about $40,806. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for project management. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $23,000. Early-career project management graduates make about $59,334. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Colorado State University Global Campus one of the best values for project management. Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Denver. Students from in state pay about $9,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $23,460. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Colorado State University Global Campus generally make around $76,622. Set against $23,460 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is a great value for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #5 spot this year. Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees. Project Management graduates carry a median of $34,192 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs generally make around $57,616. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,906 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Students borrow a median of $22,002 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $63,578. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs admits about 97% of applicants.
Boise State University landed the #7 spot for project management value this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $24,946. Project Management graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $59,020 early in their careers. Set against $24,946 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Regis University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Project Management graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Regis University generally make around $67,649. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Colorado Christian University came in at #9 for value in project management this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Project Management graduates carry a median of $28,738 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $54,606 early in their careers. Set against $28,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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