2026 Best Value Marketing Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Marketing associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1178 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Normandale Community College, our #1 best-value Marketing school in the United States. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,329. The median Marketing program debt is $20,162. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,207 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,162 median debt. Read more about Normandale Community College
Dakota County Technical College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Marketing ranking in the United States. Dakota County Technical College is a public school based in Rosemount, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,679. Typical Marketing student debt is $13,474. Median earnings reach $51,938 ten years out. Set against $13,474 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
A rank of #3 makes North Hennepin Community College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, North Hennepin Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. Median earnings reach $51,142 ten years out. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full North Hennepin Community College profile
Out of the 1178 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Wausau, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Graduates carry a median of $11,709 in student loans. Median earnings reach $44,925 ten years out. Set against $11,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northcentral Technical College
A rank of #5 makes Chattahoochee Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Set in Marietta, GA, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical Marketing student debt is $9,616. Chattahoochee Technical College alumni report median earnings of $37,138 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,616 median debt. Get the full Chattahoochee Technical College report
Madison Area Technical College placed #6 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Madison Area Technical College is a public school based in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. The median Marketing program debt is $16,812. Madison Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,413 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Marketing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,684 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Marketing program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,297. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #9 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete their Marketing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,874. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt. Get the full St Cloud Technical And Community College report
Brigham Young University Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800. Typical Marketing student debt is $10,630. Median earnings reach $53,406 ten years out. Set against $10,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Students borrow a median of $16,595 to complete their Marketing program here. Waukesha County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,894 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Southeast Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Southeast Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $46,709 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
Western Technical College La Cross ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Typical Marketing student debt is $13,669. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,303 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,669 median debt. More on Western Technical College La Cross
West Georgia Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. West Georgia Technical College is a public school based in Waco, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Graduates carry a median of $12,651 in student loans. Median earnings reach $35,479 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt. More on West Georgia Technical College
Johnson County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. The median Marketing program debt is $13,532. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. Set against $13,532 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Johnson County Community College
Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,473 ten years after entry. Set against $14,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Lake Area Technical Institute report
Gwinnett Technical College placed #17 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school based in Lawrenceville, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Typical Marketing student debt is $18,048. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,025. Set against $18,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,326. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College Marketing students take on a median of $17,650 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,399. Set against $17,650 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Century College placed #19 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This public school is set in White Bear Lake, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Century College Marketing students take on a median of $21,332 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,424. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Century College profile
El Centro College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. El Centro College Marketing students take on a median of $14,557 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,714 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on El Centro College
Albany Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. This public school is set in Albany, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,364 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Albany Technical College Marketing students take on a median of $16,321 in debt. Albany Technical College alumni report median earnings of $30,541 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Albany Technical College report
Schoolcraft College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Livonia, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,799, while out-of-state students pay about $6,501. Typical Marketing student debt is $14,943. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,722 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Schoolcraft College report
Itawamba Community College placed #23 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Itawamba Community College is a public school based in Fulton, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. Itawamba Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,912 a decade after entry. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Itawamba Community College
Butler Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Butler Community College is a public school based in El Dorado, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. The median Marketing program debt is $16,670. Butler Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,206 a decade after entry. Set against $16,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Butler Community College
Mid State Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mid State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Mid State Technical College Marketing students take on a median of $11,626 in debt. Median earnings reach $42,253 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Mid State Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Marketing Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
South Central College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in North Mankato, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,146. Typical Marketing student debt is $13,139. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,068. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about South Central College
Houston Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Houston Community College report
Athens Technical College placed #28 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Based in Athens, GA, Athens Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,951. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Typical Marketing student debt is $8,492. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,759. That is a strong return on a $8,492 median debt. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Tulsa Community College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. The median Marketing program debt is $15,789. Tulsa Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,746 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Tulsa Community College profile
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #32 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school based in Warner Robins, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,448 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,016. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins Marketing students take on a median of $11,693 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,848 ten years after entry. Set against $11,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins report
North Shore Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Based in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Students borrow a median of $14,145 to complete their Marketing program here. North Shore Community College alumni report median earnings of $45,391 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,145 median debt. Read the full report on North Shore Community College
Holmes Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Goodman, MS, Holmes Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Typical Marketing student debt is $13,191. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,922. That is a strong return on a $13,191 median debt. See the full Holmes Community College profile
Clark State Community College placed #35 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. This public school is set in Springfield, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,393, while out-of-state students pay about $8,049. Students borrow a median of $20,740 to complete their Marketing program here. Median earnings reach $39,584 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Clark State Community College
Kirkwood Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Typical Marketing student debt is $14,437. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,016 ten years after entry. Set against $14,437 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Kirkwood Community College
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,341 in student loans. Median earnings reach $40,137 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College report
Laredo Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Set in Laredo, TX, Laredo Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,748. Laredo Community College Marketing students take on a median of $6,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,934. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Laredo Community College
The University Of Texas At Brownsville came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public school based in Brownsville, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $3,148, with out-of-state students paying around $4,948. The University Of Texas At Brownsville Marketing students take on a median of $10,058 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,900 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full The University Of Texas At Brownsville report
Gateway Technical College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Gateway Technical College is a public school based in Kenosha, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Typical Marketing student debt is $16,250. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,264. That is a strong return on a $16,250 median debt. More on Gateway Technical College
Macomb Community College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical Marketing student debt is $9,862. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,596. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt. Read more about Macomb Community College
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Based in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,199. Typical Marketing student debt is $32,349. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,080 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $32,349 median debt. More on Rasmussen College Minnesota
College Of Western Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,497 in student loans. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report
James A Rhodes State College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Based in Lima, OH, James A Rhodes State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,560, compared with $9,120 for out-of-state students. The median Marketing program debt is $17,070. Median earnings reach $41,855 ten years out. Set against $17,070 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full James A Rhodes State College profile
Atlanta Technical College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Atlanta Technical College is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Typical Marketing student debt is $17,655. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,350 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Atlanta Technical College profile
Blackhawk Technical College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Janesville, WI, Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,747 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,803. The median Marketing program debt is $13,715. Blackhawk Technical College alumni report median earnings of $41,620 a decade after entry. Set against $13,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Blackhawk Technical College
Rasmussen College North Dakota ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marketing schools. Located in Fargo, ND, Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,404. Students borrow a median of $32,349 to complete their Marketing program here. Rasmussen College North Dakota alumni report median earnings of $39,080 a decade after entry. Set against $32,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Rasmussen College North Dakota
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. The median Marketing program debt is $14,636. Cuyahoga Community College District alumni report median earnings of $35,654 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Southwestern Illinois College placed #49 among the best-value Marketing schools in the United States. Located in Belleville, IL, Southwestern Illinois College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, compared with $6,720 for out-of-state students. Southwestern Illinois College Marketing students take on a median of $10,388 in debt. Median earnings reach $36,884 ten years out. Set against $10,388 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Southwestern Illinois College
Massasoit Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Massasoit Community College is a public school based in Brockton, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Students borrow a median of $10,894 to complete their Marketing program here. Median earnings reach $46,111 ten years out. Set against $10,894 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Massasoit Community College
Gloucester County College offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Set in Sewell, NJ, Gloucester County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,160, while out-of-state students pay about $6,000. Typical Marketing student debt is $13,236. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Gloucester County College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · 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).
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