by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marketing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a marketing degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 65 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying marketing schools.
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Below are the schools whose marketing graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Marketing graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $90,462 a year early in their careers.
Washington University In St Louis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career marketing graduates from Washington University In St Louis make a median of around $70,819 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Des Moines Area Community College earned it the #3 place for marketing. Des Moines Area Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College typically earn about $52,544 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Hamline University earned it the #4 place for marketing. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,209.
Creighton University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Creighton University earn a median of about $78,423 a year early in their careers.
Drake University earned the #6 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,473.
University Of Kansas landed the #7 spot for marketing salaries this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from University Of Kansas typically earn about $83,828 annually.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #8 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Early-career marketing graduates from University Of Minnesota Duluth make a median of around $74,486 per year.
University Of Iowa placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. Marketing graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of about $75,795 a year early in their careers.
Capella University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Capella University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,182.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned the #11 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,644.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,180.
Kansas State University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,115.
University Of North Dakota came in at #14 for marketing graduate earnings this year. University Of North Dakota is a public school located in the city of Grand Forks. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from University Of North Dakota typically earn about $73,366 annually.
Loras College came in at #15 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Loras College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Loras College typically earn about $74,007 annually.
The College Of Saint Scholastica earned the #16 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of The College Of Saint Scholastica earn a median of about $63,886 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for marketing. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Early-career marketing graduates from University Of Nebraska Lincoln make a median of around $64,871 per year.
Iowa State University came in at #18 for marketing graduate earnings this year. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Early-career marketing graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $68,459 per year.
University Of Northern Iowa earned the #19 position for marketing graduate earnings this year. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,282.
Augsburg College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the marketing program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,931.
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #21 spot for marketing salaries this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school located in the city of Mankato. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $72,946 annually.
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career marketing graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus make a median of around $67,720 per year.
Rasmussen College Kansas ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying marketing schools. Located in the city of Topeka, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Rasmussen College Kansas earn a median of about $48,894 a year early in their careers.
Rasmussen College North Dakota landed the #24 spot for marketing salaries this year. Set in the city of Fargo, Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit institution. Marketing graduates of Rasmussen College North Dakota earn a median of about $48,894 a year early in their careers.
Upper Iowa University landed the #25 spot for marketing salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, marketing degree recipients from Upper Iowa University typically earn about $59,781 annually.
These schools also send marketing graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This ranking is produced 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 · 65 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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