by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where marketing graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send marketing graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Simmons College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools in Massachusetts. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,738.
Boston College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in marketing, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career marketing graduates from Boston College make a median of around $113,453 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Bentley University earned it the #3 place for marketing. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career marketing graduates from Bentley University make a median of around $93,454 per year.
Nichols College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Nichols College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dudley. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,655.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the highest-paying schools for marketing. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,263.
Assumption College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Assumption College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Early-career marketing graduates from Assumption College make a median of around $75,163 per year.
Stonehill College earned the #7 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Stonehill College typically earn about $75,014 annually.
Suffolk University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career marketing graduates from Suffolk University make a median of around $80,578 per year.
Emerson College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Emerson College earn a median of about $72,291 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. Marketing graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of about $67,546 a year early in their careers.
Endicott College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Marketing graduates of Endicott College earn a median of about $49,913 a year early in their careers.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #12 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,491.
Lasell College came in at #13 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Lasell College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. Marketing graduates of Lasell College earn a median of about $41,450 a year early in their careers.
Bridgewater State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Bridgewater State University is a public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,871.
Framingham State University landed the #15 spot for marketing salaries this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a public institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,218.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries marketing graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.