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Marketing Schools in Illinois

2,154 Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Marketing major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Marketing Majors in Illinois

Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,697
Master’s Degree 404
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Associate Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marketing majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Marketing Grads in Illinois

There are 81,330 people in the state and 1,378,870 people in the nation working in marketing jobs.

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Wages for Marketing Jobs in Illinois

Marketing grads earn an average of $107,910 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,024. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

North Central College

Naperville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,199.

Marketing Careers in IL

Some of the careers marketing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Survey Researchers 8% $58,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marketing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 13,124
Management Sciences & Methods 4,786
Accounting 3,151
Finance & Financial Management 1,970
Human Resource Management 1,254
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 564
Hospitality Management 211

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