by our College Data Analytics Team
[Digital Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/digital-marketing/) 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 124 schools to find the best return on investment for digital marketing students.
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Where you study digital marketing affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Digital Marketing Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the digital marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in digital marketing, no school beat College Of Dupage this year. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,560, while out-of-state students pay about $12,750. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete the digital marketing program here. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $43,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Washtenaw Community College one of the best values for digital marketing. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $45,332. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in digital marketing will find it at Chattahoochee Technical College, which ranked #3. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $9,616. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College generally make around $44,673. That is a strong return on a $9,616 median debt.
Atlanta Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,382, while out-of-state students pay about $5,950. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $17,655 in student loans. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $35,441. That is a strong return on a $17,655 median debt.
Macomb Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the digital marketing program here. Digital Marketing graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Miami Dade College landed the #6 spot for digital marketing value this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $11,967. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Set against $11,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #7 spot for digital marketing value this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $10,630. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $49,026. Set against $10,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Utah Valley University came in at #8 for value in digital marketing this year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $12,044 in student loans. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $54,173. That is a strong return on a $12,044 median debt.
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value digital marketing schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $40,734. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #10 spot for digital marketing value this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Students borrow a median of $19,652 to complete the digital marketing program here. Digital Marketing graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn a median of $44,748 early in their careers. Set against $19,652 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Meridian Community College earned the #11 position for value in digital marketing this year. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,078 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,478. Students borrow a median of $10,368 to complete the digital marketing program here. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Meridian Community College generally make around $34,846. That is a strong return on a $10,368 median debt.
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value digital marketing schools. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $34,630. Set against $16,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Latter Day Saints Business College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value digital marketing schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Median earnings reach $50,630 ten years out.
Fox Valley Technical College earned the #14 position for value in digital marketing this year. Fox Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete the digital marketing program here. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $44,020. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned the #15 position for value in digital marketing this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,960 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $14,997. Digital Marketing graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $42,016 early in their careers. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value digital marketing schools. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Clarkston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,404, compared with $5,954 for out-of-state students. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $15,716 in student loans. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $42,073. Set against $15,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Governors University placed #17 among the best values for digital marketing. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $21,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $52,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
National University College Bayamon earned the #18 position for value in digital marketing this year. Set in the city of Bayamon, National University College Bayamon is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,723, compared with $13,886 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,583 to complete the digital marketing program here. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $28,047. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith placed #19 among the best values for digital marketing. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fort Smith. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,334, with out-of-state students paying around $12,182. Digital Marketing graduates carry a median of $20,333 in student loans. Digital Marketing graduates of University Of Arkansas Fort Smith earn a median of $39,204 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin landed the #20 spot for digital marketing value this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,607, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Students borrow a median of $20,052 to complete the digital marketing program here. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $60,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Chippewa Valley Technical College earned the #21 position for value in digital marketing this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the digital marketing program here. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $35,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #22 for value in digital marketing this year. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $23,625. Early-career digital marketing graduates make about $46,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Western Technical College La Cross placed #23 among the best values for digital marketing. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete the digital marketing program here. Digital Marketing graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $43,479 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mid State Technical College landed the #24 spot for digital marketing value this year. Located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,002, compared with $7,171 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital marketing graduates is $11,626. Digital Marketing graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of $41,678 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #25 for value in digital marketing this year. Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau. Students from in state pay about $4,889 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete the digital marketing program here. Soon after graduation, digital marketing degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $41,696. That is a strong return on a $11,709 median debt.
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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 · 124 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.
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