2026 Best Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Marketing doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1178 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Grad Degree evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Anderson University Indiana, our #1 best-value Marketing school in the United States. Based in Anderson, IN, Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,240. The median Marketing program debt is $27,000. Anderson University Indiana alumni report median earnings of $48,899 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Anderson University Indiana has an acceptance rate of 79%. More on Anderson University Indiana
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capella University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400. The median Marketing program debt is $45,406. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,189. That is a strong return on a $45,406 median debt. Read more about Capella University
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's best-value Marketing ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $55,760. Typical Marketing student debt is $24,877. Median earnings reach $70,783 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Saint Louis University Main Campus profile
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $17,412 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $111,371. Set against $17,412 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
A rank of #5 makes Washington State University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Students borrow a median of $19,949 to complete their Marketing program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,905. That is a strong return on a $19,949 median debt. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read the full report on Washington State University
Michigan State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,896 to complete their Marketing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,253. Set against $23,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. More on Michigan State University
Northwestern University placed #7 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. Typical Marketing student debt is $16,616. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,363 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Northwestern University report
Georgia State University placed #8 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. The median Marketing program debt is $25,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,384. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted. See the full Georgia State University profile
The University Of Alabama ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This public school is set in Tuscaloosa, AL. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The median Marketing program debt is $23,071. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,221 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Alabama has an acceptance rate of 77%. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
University Of Oregon placed #10 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. University Of Oregon Marketing students take on a median of $22,034 in debt. University Of Oregon alumni report median earnings of $61,324 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full University Of Oregon report
University Of Connecticut ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. The median Marketing program debt is $21,889. Median earnings reach $73,997 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%. See the full University Of Connecticut profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Based in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. The median Marketing program debt is $22,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Cumberland County College placed #13 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Cumberland County College report
Dyouville College placed #14 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. See the full Dyouville College profile
Friends University placed #15 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read more about Friends University
Grand Valley State University placed #16 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. More on Grand Valley State University
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read more about Southwestern Illinois College
Athens State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Athens State University report
Morton College
Morton College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read the full report on Morton College
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Salt Lake Community College placed #21 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. More on Salt Lake Community College
Tennessee Technological University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Tennessee Technological University
Aurora University placed #23 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Aurora University report
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Get the full Gwinnett Technical College report
Northwest University placed #25 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Northwest University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Marketing Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Rasmussen College North Dakota landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Rasmussen College North Dakota
Saint Anselm College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Saint Anselm College
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth profile
Wingate University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wingate University
Berkeley College New York came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Berkeley College New York
Fairfield University placed #31 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Fairfield University report
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #32 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
Vanguard University Of Southern California came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full Vanguard University Of Southern California profile
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Dixie State College Of Utah
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Eastern Michigan University
Hardin Simmons University placed #36 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Hardin Simmons University report
Holmes Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Get the full Holmes Community College report
Jackson Community College placed #38 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Read more about Jackson Community College
Johnson And Wales University Providence ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. More on Johnson And Wales University Providence
Riverland Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Riverland Community College
St Marys University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about St Marys University
University Of West Georgia came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of West Georgia profile
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Wisconsin Lutheran College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Wisconsin Lutheran College profile
Azusa Pacific University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Read more about Azusa Pacific University
City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Idaho State University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Idaho State University
Raritan Valley Community College placed #49 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Get the full Raritan Valley Community College report
University Of North Florida came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of North Florida
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1178 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).