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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Marketing in the Southeast Region

248 Ranked Colleges
14,428 Degrees Awarded
$30,300 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Marketing is the 17th most popular major in the country with 52,916 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,991 and had an average of $25,213 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 14,428 marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,523 and $25,857 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 248 colleges that offer a degree in marketing. That schools that top this list have a program in marketing in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region marketing students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Marketing in the Southeast Region

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San Ignacio University
Doral, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Ignacio University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. San Ignacio University is a small school located in Doral, Florida that handed out 18 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Marketing at San Ignacio University

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 746 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Marketing at The University of Alabama

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

Out of the 248 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the #3 spot on the list. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 136 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Elon Marketing Report

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Coastal Carolina University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region. This fairly large school is located in Conway, South Carolina, and it awarded 149 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at Coastal Carolina University

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The University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida

Out of the 248 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tampa landed the #5 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 154 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full The University of Tampa Marketing Report

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. Limestone College is located in Gaffney, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Marketing at Limestone College

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University of Montevallo
Montevallo, Alabama

University of Montevallo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Montevallo is a public institution located in Montevallo, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at University of Montevallo

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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia College & State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 92 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Georgia College Marketing Report

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Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, West Virginia

Alderson Broaddus University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Philippi, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at Alderson Broaddus University

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Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, West Virginia

Davis & Elkins College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. D&E is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elkins, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Marketing at Davis & Elkins College

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Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia

Berry College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mount Berry, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Marketing at Berry

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Tennessee Wesleyan University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee Wesleyan University is a small school located in Athens, Tennessee that handed out 16 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Marketing at Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. Southeastern is located in Hammond, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 101 ’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Marketing at Southeastern Louisiana University

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina

North Carolina Wesleyan College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Rocky Mount, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at North Carolina Wesleyan College

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 143 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at WCU

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 335 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Marketing at UARK

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 343 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Kentucky Marketing Report

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Marketing at Methodist

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

College of Charleston did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. C of C is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 98 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Marketing at College of Charleston

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #20, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s marketing degrees to 520 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Marketing at Florida State

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University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Georgia is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 128 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Marketing at UNG

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With a ranking of #22, Florida International University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 718 diplomas to qualified ’s marketing students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Florida International University Marketing Report

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 219 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Marketing at Mississippi State University

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 301 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Auburn Marketing Report

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

High Point University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in High Point, North Carolina, and it awarded 45 ’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Marketing at High Point University

Rest of the Best 38 in Schools Highly Focused on Marketing Major in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
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Union College Kentucky
Barbourville, Kentucky
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
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Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina
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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia
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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee

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