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2024 Best Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

132 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
6,442 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$45,344 Avg Early-Career Salary
Marketing is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 132 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of marketing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,442 degrees in marketing during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Marketing School

Best Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of marketing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Marketing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Marketing Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Marketing in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the marketing degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

19 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Marketing

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$112,878 Median Starting Salary

University of Pennsylvania is a great decision for students interested in a degree in marketing. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were approximately 126 marketing students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Those marketing students who get their degree from University of Pennsylvania receive $67,534 more than the average marketing grad.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Marketing Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

Georgetown University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in marketing. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 79 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the marketing degree program at Georgetown University earn $23,738 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
79 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$54,148 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat George Washington University if you wish to pursue a degree in marketing. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 79 marketing students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Those marketing students who get their degree from George Washington University receive $8,804 more than the standard marketing grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Marketing Degrees Awarded
16.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in marketing has to check out University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 252 marketing students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. Those marketing students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park make $8,347 more than the standard marketing graduate.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$56,022 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the marketing major at Lehigh University get $10,678 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
235 Marketing Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 235 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the marketing program report average early career wages of $45,876.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
181 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$53,864 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 181 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Marketing degree recipients from Drexel University get an earnings boost of about $8,520 above the typical income of marketing graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Marketing Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were approximately 82 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available. Those marketing students who get their degree from Villanova University make $10,697 more than the average marketing student.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
216 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$48,859 Median Starting Salary

UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 4 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were roughly 216 marketing students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the marketing major at University of Delaware make $3,515 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
167 Marketing Degrees Awarded
13.2% Growth in Graduates

St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 12th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 167 marketing students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the marketing major at Saint Joseph's University make $2,883 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
228 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$43,899 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 228 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the marketing program make around $43,899 in the first couple years of their career.

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12
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$50,778 Median Starting Salary

Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse. This university ranks 12th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 136 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available. Marketing degree recipients from Syracuse University receive an earnings boost of approximately $5,434 over the typical earnings of marketing graduates.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In PA
36 Marketing Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #66 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 36 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent year we have data available.

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14
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$46,145 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #109 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 62 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients usually make about $46,145 in their early careers.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Marketing Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 105 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients usually make around $40,033 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$43,104 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FIT SUNY is a great school overall.

There were roughly 148 marketing students who graduated with this degree at FIT SUNY in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the marketing program report average early career income of $43,104.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$56,243 Median Starting Salary

University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton. This university ranks 16th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 37 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the marketing program at University of Scranton get $10,899 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Marketing Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange. This university ranks 10th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were about 124 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the marketing program state that they receive average early career wages of $45,189.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
155 Marketing Degrees Awarded
18.7% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were approximately 155 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the marketing program make around $44,902 in the first couple years of their career.

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Rest of the Top Best Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
26Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg, PA
20Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
21La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
22Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY
23Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY
24Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PA
25University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD

Best Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best marketing colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Pennsylvania3342,581
New York3332,226
Maryland279611
New Jersey273872
District of Columbia188272
Delaware175337

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Marketing is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Marketing Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General5,908
Other Marketing288
International Marketing168
Digital Marketing46
Marketing Research32

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Business Administration & Management48,629
Accounting14,518
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods10,946
Finance & Financial Management10,022
General Business/Commerce8,542
Human Resource Management5,325
Hospitality Management2,395
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing2,025
Management Information Systems1,424
International Business1,393

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