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2027 Best Marketing Schools in Illinois

29 Colleges in the United States
1,754 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$44,816 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marketing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Marketing in Illinois

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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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign tops our 2027 ranking of the best marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. 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. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Illinois State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 265 marketing degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $51,687 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Illinois State University

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Loyola University Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in marketing, ranking #3. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago graduates 75% of students within six years. About 138 marketing degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $51,065 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full marketing program report for Loyola University Chicago

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University Of Illinois At Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in marketing, ranking #4. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 219 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their marketing degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $42,782 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Students looking for a strong marketing program will find one at Northern Illinois University, which ranked #5. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 108 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Northern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $51,137 early in their careers. Northern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University placed #6 among the best marketing schools. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 205 marketing degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $55,515 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Depaul University

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University landed the #7 spot for marketing this year. Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville. Lewis University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 20 marketing degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Lewis University earn around $43,196 in the first couple years of their career. Lewis University graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Lewis University

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Illinois Wesleyan University earned the #8 position for marketing this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $56,684 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,857 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Illinois Wesleyan University

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Augustana College Illinois came in at #9 for marketing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rock Island. About 73% of students finish within six years. Augustana College Illinois awarded about 28 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Augustana College Illinois earn around $39,096 in the first couple years of their career. Augustana College Illinois graduates carry a median of $26,764 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Augustana College Illinois

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College landed the #10 spot for marketing this year. Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst. Elmhurst College graduates 70% of students within six years. Elmhurst College awarded about 23 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Elmhurst College earn a median of $40,074 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Elmhurst College

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Bradley University landed the #11 spot for marketing this year. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Bradley University awarded about 26 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Bradley University earn around $48,663 in the first couple years of their career. Bradley University graduates carry a median of $24,017 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for Bradley University

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage placed #12 among the best marketing schools. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. About 32 marketing degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $43,025. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans. See the full marketing program report for College Of Dupage

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College landed the #13 spot for marketing this year. Located in the city of Naperville, North Central College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. North Central College graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 marketing students who graduated with this degree at North Central College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from North Central College generally make around $45,464. Typical student debt for the program is $22,312. Read more about the marketing program at North Central College

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Benedictine University placed #14 among the best marketing schools. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Benedictine University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine University in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Benedictine University earn a median of $44,417 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,201. Read more about the marketing program at Benedictine University

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University landed the #15 spot for marketing this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Aurora. About 60% of students finish within six years. Aurora University awarded about 66 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Aurora University generally make around $39,482. Aurora University graduates carry a median of $22,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Aurora University

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Dominican University came in at #16 for marketing this year. Dominican University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dominican University awarded about 17 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Dominican University generally make around $45,546. Typical student debt for the program is $26,236. More information about a degree in marketing from Dominican University

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College landed the #17 spot for marketing this year. Located in the city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a large public university. Oakton Community College awarded about 15 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Oakton Community College earn around $48,838 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,750. Get the full marketing details for Oakton Community College

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North Park University landed the #18 spot for marketing this year. Set in the city of Chicago, North Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. North Park University graduates 58% of students within six years. North Park University awarded about 15 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of North Park University earn a median of $51,611 early in their careers. North Park University graduates carry a median of $27,360 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at North Park University

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Northeastern Illinois University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Chicago. Northeastern Illinois University graduates 22% of students within six years. About 39 marketing degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University in the most recent year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Northeastern Illinois University earn around $43,320 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Get the full marketing details for Northeastern Illinois University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. This large public university is located in the town of Carbondale. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 marketing degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $40,244 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full marketing program report for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Saint Xavier University placed #21 among the best marketing schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Saint Xavier University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Saint Xavier University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Saint Xavier University in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Saint Xavier University earn a median of $43,892 early in their careers. Saint Xavier University graduates carry a median of $26,047 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Saint Xavier University

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Eastern Illinois University placed #22 among the best marketing schools. Located in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public university. Eastern Illinois University graduates 47% of students within six years. Eastern Illinois University awarded about 15 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $46,844 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. Get the full marketing details for Eastern Illinois University

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Mchenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Mchenry County College landed the #23 spot for marketing this year. Located in the rural area of Crystal Lake, Mchenry County College is a large public university. Mchenry County College awarded about 21 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Mchenry County College generally make around $24,177. Students borrow a median of $7,440 to complete this degree. Get the full marketing details for Mchenry County College

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Roosevelt University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best marketing schools. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $42,720 in their early career. Roosevelt University graduates carry a median of $23,869 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at Roosevelt University

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Western Illinois University came in at #25 for marketing this year. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 19 marketing degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Western Illinois University generally make around $39,977. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $29,592 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for Western Illinois University

Rest of the Top 29 Marketing Schools

These schools also placed among the best for marketing this year:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 29 schools evaluated.

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