by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for marketing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in marketing, no school beat Century College this year. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. Marketing graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $47,502. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Crookston one of the best values for marketing. Located in the town of Crookston, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. Students borrow a median of $22,587 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $44,555. That is a strong return on a $22,587 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Students looking for strong value in marketing will find it at St Cloud Technical And Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124. Marketing graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. Marketing graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $59,609. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value marketing schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $23,400 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $49,277. That is a strong return on a $23,400 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
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Normandale Community College placed #6 among the best values for marketing. Normandale Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Students from in state pay about $6,329 in tuition and fees. Marketing graduates carry a median of $20,162 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $53,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Concordia University Saint Paul came in at #7 for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul generally make around $48,007. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Winona State University landed the #8 spot for marketing value this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $49,340. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #9 position for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $53,800 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Capella University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value marketing schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400. Students borrow a median of $45,406 to complete the marketing program here. Early-career marketing graduates make about $60,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #11 among the best values for marketing. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $44,780. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Rasmussen College Minnesota placed #12 among the best values for marketing. Set in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $32,349. Marketing graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $42,835 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Metropolitan State University earned the #13 position for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $49,439. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Hamline University came in at #14 for value in marketing this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Marketing graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Marketing graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $48,679 early in their careers. Set against $25,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Augsburg College landed the #15 spot for marketing value this year. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,452. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the marketing program here. Marketing graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $47,563 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augsburg College admits about 82% of applicants.
The College Of Saint Scholastica earned the #16 position for value in marketing this year. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,778. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $25,000. Marketing graduates of The College Of Saint Scholastica earn a median of $52,732 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #17 for value in marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Marketing graduates carry a median of $19,056 in student loans. Early-career marketing graduates make about $51,013. Set against $19,056 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #18 among the best values for marketing. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for marketing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $50,563. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 32 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
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