Best Schools for Marketing

Marketing graduates earn a median of $41,888 within two years of graduation, ranking #110 out of 292 tracked majors — 18% above the median across all fields. There are 503 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 43,814 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Washington University in St Louis graduates earn $78,896 while Universidad del Sagrado Corazon graduates earn $9,706 — a $69,190 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap.

Early career salary growth is modest: Marketing graduates see an average 2% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

503

Schools

$41,888

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#110

of 292 Majors

43,814

Graduates

Public vs Private: Marketing

Public (261 schools)

$41,185

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (209 schools)

$43,164

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,979 more in early earnings on average for Marketing graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Marketing by State

Top Marketing Schools by Graduate Earnings

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Private

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public

Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI · Private

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC · Private

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Private

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

Walsh College

Troy, MI ·

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · Private

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT ·

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA · Private

Millikin University

Decatur, IL · Private

Drake University

Des Moines, IA · Private

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$50,439

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.0%

Showing top 50 of 503 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Food Science and Technology $43,237 Agricultural Business and Management $42,583 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences $42,514 Business Administration, Management and Operations $42,228 Environmental Design $41,959 Interior Architecture $41,778

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marketing?

Washington University in St Louis ranks #1 for Marketing with median graduate earnings of $78,896 within two years. There are 503 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Marketing graduates earn?

Marketing graduates earn an average of $41,888 within two years of graduation. This is 18% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $9,706 to $78,896 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Marketing program?

The average acceptance rate across Marketing programs is 76.4%. The most selective program is at University of Pennsylvania with a 5.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Marketing?

Private Marketing programs average $43,164 in early earnings vs $41,185 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders.

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