by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their marketing graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying marketing schools.
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University Of Notre Dame tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of about $90,154 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Butler University earned it the #2 place for marketing. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Butler University typically earn about $71,635 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Indiana Wesleyan University earned it the #3 place for marketing. Set in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University earn a median of about $67,090 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in marketing will find them at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career marketing graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global make a median of around $67,090 per year.
Purdue University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus typically earn about $56,668 annually.
Trine University came in at #6 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Angola, Trine University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Trine University typically earn about $61,108 annually.
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Located in the town of Angola, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus earn a median of about $61,108 a year early in their careers.
Taylor University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Located in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Taylor University typically earn about $61,048 annually.
University Of Indianapolis earned the #9 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Early-career marketing graduates from University Of Indianapolis make a median of around $67,954 per year.
Valparaiso University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Set in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career marketing graduates from Valparaiso University make a median of around $67,494 per year.
Indiana State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a public institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Indiana State University typically earn about $59,455 annually.
Ball State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a public institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Ball State University typically earn about $60,408 annually.
University Of Southern Indiana earned the #13 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school located in the suburb of Evansville. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from University Of Southern Indiana typically earn about $57,391 annually.
Grace College And Theological Seminary placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Set in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary typically earn about $51,513 annually.
Anderson University Indiana landed the #15 spot for marketing salaries this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Anderson University Indiana earn a median of about $54,204 a year early in their careers.
Marian University Indiana earned the #16 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. Marian University Indiana is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Early-career marketing graduates from Marian University Indiana make a median of around $44,540 per year.
Purdue University Northwest earned the #17 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,942.
Manchester College landed the #18 spot for marketing salaries this year. Manchester College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of North Manchester. Marketing graduates of Manchester College earn a median of about $37,351 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their marketing graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 18 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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