Best Marketing Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 38 colleges offering Marketing programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 4,628 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $44,880 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $42,098, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Miami University-Hamilton graduates earn $58,279 while Lourdes University graduates earn $30,771 — a $27,508 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in OH

$44,880

OH Avg. Earnings

$42,098

National Avg.

572

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Marketing in Ohio

Public Schools (11)

$44,784

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (18)

$42,202

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Marketing graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Marketing Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH ·

$58,279

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,355

Graduates: 234

Acceptance: N/A

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH ·

$58,279

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,355

Graduates: 234

Acceptance: N/A

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$58,279

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,355

Graduates: 234

Acceptance: 82.1%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$48,477

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,885

Graduates: 432

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$49,179

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,795

Graduates: 169

Acceptance: 61.7%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: 84.8%

#11

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$49,425

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,271

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: N/A

#12

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$46,589

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,447

Graduates: 74

Acceptance: 81.1%

#13

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private

$48,725

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,386

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 87.7%

#14

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$42,868

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,198

Graduates: 362

Acceptance: 87.7%

#15

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Private

$40,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,795

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 80.6%

#17

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Private

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private

$41,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,063

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 86.3%

#19

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

$43,798

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,820

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 73.4%

#20

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$46,282

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,062

Graduates: 210

Acceptance: 94.8%

#21

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private

$44,418

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,598

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 80.1%

#22

Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private

$39,801

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,684

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 73.2%

#23

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$36,391

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,194

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 80.3%

#24

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$51,652

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,918

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 80.6%

#25

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$40,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,962

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 70.9%

#26

Malone University

Canton, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,351

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 75.6%

#27

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$40,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,439

Graduates: 81

Acceptance: 95.2%

#28

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$41,007

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,006

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 76.8%

#29

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,150

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 79.8%

#30

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$40,117

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,576

Graduates: 265

Acceptance: N/A

#31

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$40,117

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,576

Graduates: 265

Acceptance: 86.7%

#32

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,814

Graduates: 106

Acceptance: 95.5%

#33

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH · Private

$41,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,619

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 81.7%

#34

Franklin University

Columbus, OH ·

$41,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,871

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: N/A

#35

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,611

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 72.2%

#36

Marietta College

Marietta, OH · Private

Notre Dame College

Cleveland, OH · Private

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH · Private

$30,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 74.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marketing in Ohio?

Miami University-Hamilton ranks #1 for Marketing in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $58,279 within two years of graduation. There are 38 schools offering Marketing programs in the state.

How much do Marketing graduates earn in Ohio?

Marketing graduates in Ohio earn an average of $44,880 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $42,098 for this major.

What is the hardest Marketing school to get into in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus is the most selective Marketing program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 50.8%. The average acceptance rate across Marketing programs in the state is 80.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Marketing in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Marketing programs produce average earnings of $42,202 vs $44,784 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 18 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.