Best Marketing Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 38 colleges offering Marketing programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 3,895 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $45,116 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: University of Pennsylvania graduates earn $68,592 while Alvernia University graduates earn $42,682 — a $25,910 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

38
Schools in PA
$45,116
PA Avg. Earnings
$42,098
National Avg.
572
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Marketing in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (11)
$47,912
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (27)
$44,148
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Marketing Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$68,592
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,836
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 5.9%
#2
Villanova University logo

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

$57,619
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $56,041
Graduates: 88
Acceptance: 25.1%
#3
Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$55,151
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $56,022
Graduates: 53
Acceptance: 29.3%
#4
Drexel University logo

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$51,213
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,295
Graduates: 181
Acceptance: 77.5%
#5
University of Scranton logo

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Private

$46,790
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,691
Graduates: 56
Acceptance: 84.4%
#6
Susquehanna University logo

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA · Private

$46,478
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $48,954
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 78.7%
#7
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

$52,377
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,414
Graduates: 389
Acceptance: 95.7%
#8
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA · Public

$52,377
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,414
Graduates: 389
Acceptance: 96.4%
#9
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$52,377
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,414
Graduates: 389
Acceptance: 54.2%
#10
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$52,377
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,414
Graduates: 389
Acceptance: 80.3%
#11
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia logo

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$46,556
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $48,227
Graduates: 128
Acceptance: 86.4%
#12
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown logo

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

$47,046
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,876
Graduates: 229
Acceptance: 95.9%
#13
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$47,046
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,876
Graduates: 229
Acceptance: 49.7%
#14
Mercyhurst University logo

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA · Private

$41,565
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 83.2%
#15
Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$45,829
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,899
Graduates: 372
Acceptance: 82.9%
#16
DeSales University logo

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA · Private

$47,260
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,366
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 78.6%
#17
Wilkes University logo

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$40,017
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,958
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 91.5%
#18
York College of Pennsylvania logo

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,217
Graduates: 45
Acceptance: 94.2%
#19
King's College logo

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$36,042
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,511
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: 93.2%
#20
La Salle University logo

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$41,565
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,430
Graduates: 94
Acceptance: 86.2%
#21
Messiah University logo

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Private

$37,054
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,875
Graduates: 20
Acceptance: 78.5%
#22
Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$38,443
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,033
Graduates: 120
Acceptance: 78.8%
#23
C

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA · Private

$43,426
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,108
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 69.2%
#24
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania logo

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

$45,408
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,711
Graduates: 142
Acceptance: 85.5%
#25
Robert Morris University logo

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA · Private

$37,856
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,756
Graduates: 78
Acceptance: 90.6%
#26
Eastern University logo

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA · Private

$47,260
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,538
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 93.6%
#27
Gannon University logo

Gannon University

Erie, PA · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.7%
#28
Saint Vincent College logo

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private

$36,852
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,791
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 59.1%
#29
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania logo

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,403
Graduates: 60
Acceptance: 74.6%
#30
Pennsylvania Western University logo

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 93.7%
#31
Saint Francis University logo

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA · Private

$43,798
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.9%
#32
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$36,368
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,648
Graduates: 168
Acceptance: 91.2%
#33
Seton Hill University logo

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA · Private

$41,565
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,457
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 75.8%
#34
Marywood University logo

Marywood University

Scranton, PA · Private

$33,993
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 83.7%
#35
Bucknell University logo

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private

$51,607
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 32.0%
#36
La Roche University logo

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$37,748
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,685
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 77.6%
#37
Arcadia University logo

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private

$43,798
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.2%
#38
Alvernia University logo

Alvernia University

Reading, PA · Private

$42,682
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marketing in Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania ranks #1 for Marketing in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $68,592 within two years of graduation. There are 38 schools offering Marketing programs in the state.
How much do Marketing graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Marketing graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $45,116 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 Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania is the most selective Marketing program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 5.9%. The average acceptance rate across Marketing programs in the state is 75.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Marketing in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Marketing programs produce average earnings of $44,148 vs $47,912 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 27 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.