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2027 Best Marketing Schools

666 Colleges in the United States
41,461 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$49,605 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 666 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marketing students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Marketing School

Best Marketing Schools

The school you choose for marketing can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Marketing rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Marketing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Marketing
Bachelor's Degrees in Marketing
Master's Degrees in Marketing

We offer several rankings, including this Best Marketing Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Marketing in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Marketing

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Our analysis ranked University Of Southern California the best school in the country for a degree in marketing. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 53 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $102,966 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Get the full marketing details for University Of Southern California

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Students looking for a strong marketing program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 207 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $91,298. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #3 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for marketing. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 35 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $70,819 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. See the full marketing program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Texas Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. About 177 marketing degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $68,497. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Texas Christian University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 29 marketing degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $95,207 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. Get the full marketing details for Harvard University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #6 for marketing this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 88 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $133,273 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $17,412 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #7 for marketing this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 178 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $61,578 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,038 to complete this degree. See the full marketing program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 147 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $56,668. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,264 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Notre Dame landed the #9 spot for marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 56 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $63,906 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full marketing details for University Of Notre Dame

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #10 for marketing this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 31 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $74,819. Students borrow a median of $17,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Georgetown University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #11 position for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 210 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Students who receive their marketing degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $69,994 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. More information about a degree in marketing from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Southern Methodist University came in at #12 for marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 64 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $75,244 early in their careers. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full marketing program report for Southern Methodist University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 185 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $56,454 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,574 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at University Of Florida

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 141 marketing degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $61,692. Typical student debt for the program is $21,040. More information about a degree in marketing from James Madison University

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for marketing this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 436 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $56,465. Students borrow a median of $21,198 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College placed #16 among the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $66,227 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. See the full marketing program report for Boston College

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #17 for marketing this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 118 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $59,428 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $19,625 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 marketing students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. See the full marketing program report for New York University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #19 for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 241 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $56,417 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #20 position for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 206 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $59,609 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Georgia came in at #21 for marketing this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 404 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $65,793. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for University Of Georgia

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #22 for marketing this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Boston University awarded about 200 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Boston University earn around $61,136 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. See the full marketing program report for Boston University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #23 spot for marketing this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 566 marketing degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $49,808. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $18,250 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at Florida State University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #24 among the best marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 237 marketing degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $69,260. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $23,896 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Michigan State University

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Miami University Oxford earned the #25 position for marketing this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 353 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $59,043 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,963. Get the full marketing details for Miami University Oxford

Rest of the Top 50 Marketing Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong marketing education:

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Additional Marketing Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for marketing:

Rank School Location
#51 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
#52 Illinois State University Normal, IL
#53 Rutgers University Newark Newark, NJ
#54 Auburn University Auburn, AL
#55 University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
#56 Washington State University Pullman, WA
#57 Cuny Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY
#58 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
#59 University Of Washington Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
#60 University Of Dayton Dayton, OH
#61 Drake University Des Moines, IA
#62 Loyola University Baltimore Baltimore, MD
#63 George Washington University Washington, DC
#64 University Of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
#65 Pennsylvania State University Main Campus University Park, PA
#66 American University Washington, DC
#67 University Of Denver Denver, CO
#68 University Of Kansas Lawrence, KS
#69 Creighton University Omaha, NE
#70 The University Of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
#71 University Of Washington Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA
#72 The University Of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
#73 The University Of Texas At Dallas Richardson, TX
#74 Samford University Birmingham, AL
#75 University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Cincinnati, OH

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for marketing:

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Marketing by Region

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Marketing is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.

Major Annual Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 39,062
Digital Marketing 1,275
Marketing, Other 585
International Marketing 386
Marketing Research 153

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 666 schools evaluated.

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