2026 Best Value Human Sciences Business Services Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Human Sciences Business Services master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 25 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, 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 Human Sciences Business Services Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Our analysis found Framingham State University to be the best-value Human Sciences Business Services school in the United States. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $11,920, while out-of-state students pay about $18,000. Framingham State University Human Sciences Business Services students take on a median of $25,872 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,349. Set against $25,872 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Framingham State University has an acceptance rate of 84%. Read the full report on Framingham State University
University Of Houston came in at #2 on this year's best-value Human Sciences Business Services ranking in the United States. University Of Houston is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. The median Human Sciences Business Services program debt is $23,344. Median earnings reach $62,377 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants. More on University Of Houston
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colorado State University Fort Collins earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. The median Human Sciences Business Services program debt is $22,843. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Out of the 25 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #4 spot. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their Human Sciences Business Services program here. Oklahoma State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $57,413 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 75%. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Out of the 25 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #5 spot. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical Human Sciences Business Services student debt is $22,053. Ohio State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $60,409 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Miracosta College placed #6 among the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Miracosta College
Academy Of Art University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools. More on Academy Of Art University
Bradley University placed #8 among the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools in the United States. See the full Bradley University profile
Mt San Antonio College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. See the full Mt San Antonio College profile
Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. More on Arizona State University
Palo Verde College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools. Get the full Palo Verde College report
Purdue University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Salt Lake Community College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Salt Lake Community College
Carson Newman College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools. See the full Carson Newman College profile
Alexandria Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
Stephen F Austin State University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Stephen F Austin State University
University Of Arizona came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Arizona
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Canisius College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Canisius College profile
New River Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about New River Community And Technical College
Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Syracuse University
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Texas State University San Marcos profile
University Of Kentucky placed #22 among the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools in the United States. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
Oregon State University placed #23 among the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools in the United States. Get the full Oregon State University report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Linn Benton Community College placed #25 among the best-value Human Sciences Business Services schools in the United States. More on Linn Benton Community College
Related Human Sciences Business Services Value Rankings
Compare value rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Value Human Sciences Business Services Schools (All Levels)
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 25 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).