by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for marketing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 151 associate degrees in marketing to qualified students.
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The marketing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality marketing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for marketing students working on their associate degree.
The marketing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in marketing.
It is difficult to beat FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue an associate degree in marketing. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
After graduation, marketing associate recipients usually make about $28,231 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in marketing from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Columbia Basin College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in marketing. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Pasco, CBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in marketing from Columbia Basin College
Portland Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in marketing. Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Portland.More information about a associate in marketing from Portland Community College
Kapiolani Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in marketing. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in marketing from Kapiolani Community College
Spokane Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in marketing. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Spokane.More information about a associate in marketing from Spokane Community College
YVC is a small public college located in the small city of Yakima.More information about a associate in marketing from Yakima Valley College
MHCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Gresham.More information about a associate in marketing from Mt. Hood Community College
Located in the suburb of Cerritos, Fremont College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in marketing from Fremont College
Explore the best marketing schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 17 |
| Oregon | 147 | 16 |
| Washington | 131 | 112 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 6 |
Marketing is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 148 |
| Digital Marketing | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 20,654 |
| General Business/Commerce | 3,103 |
| Accounting | 2,478 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 588 |
| Hospitality Management | 404 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 301 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 256 |
| Real Estate | 237 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 169 |
| Human Resource Management | 65 |
