by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business/Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general business/commerce students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general business/commerce, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Coahoma Community College, our #1 best value for general business/commerce in Mississippi. Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale. Students from in state pay about $3,490 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Early-career general business/commerce graduates make about $29,600. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi Delta Community College earned it the #2 place for general business/commerce. Set in the rural area of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540. Typical student debt for general business/commerce graduates is $13,819. General Business/commerce graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn a median of $42,854 early in their careers. Set against $13,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Itawamba Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general business/commerce schools. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $4,840 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $24,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #5 place for general business/commerce. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,931 to complete the general business/commerce program here. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $27,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #6 for value in general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #7 position for value in general business/commerce this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $39,464. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Delta State University came in at #8 for value in general business/commerce this year. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,605 in tuition and fees. General Business/commerce graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. General Business/commerce graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $30,953 early in their careers. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delta State University admits about 100% of applicants.
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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.