by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/marketing-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other marketing education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for other marketing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other marketing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #1 spot for value among other marketing schools in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. The acceptance rate is 91%.
York College Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other marketing schools. York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,588. Students borrow a median of $26,043 to complete the other marketing program here. Early-career other marketing graduates make about $46,326. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mercyhurst College earned it the #3 place for other marketing. Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. Students from in state pay about $45,770 in tuition and fees. Other Marketing graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Marketing graduates of Mercyhurst College earn a median of $33,783 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Students looking for strong value in other marketing will find it at Temple University, which ranked #4. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Other Marketing graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Marketing graduates of Temple University earn a median of $47,460 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Saint Josephs University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $53,260 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other marketing graduates is $26,149. Early-career other marketing graduates make about $65,421. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
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Drexel University earned the #6 position for value in other marketing this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Typical student debt for other marketing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other marketing degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $57,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drexel University admits about 79% 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 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.