Master’s Degrees in Marketing
Education Levels of Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,067 people earned their master's degree in marketing. This earns it the #54 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marketing at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 44,531 |
Master’s Degree | 3,067 |
Basic Certificate | 2,268 |
Associate Degree | 1,786 |
Graduate Certificate | 651 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 502 |
Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Earnings of Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in marketing is $61,017. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $54,942 to a high of $70,715.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in marketing. About 69.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 951 |
Women | 2,116 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marketing master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 211 |
Black or African American | 262 |
Hispanic or Latino | 527 |
White | 1,290 |
International Students | 582 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 195 |
Most Popular Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 155 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for marketing students seekinga master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in marketing from Northwestern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Northwestern University marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in marketing from SNHU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Southern New Hampshire University marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hult International Business School. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,717 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,367 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in marketing from Hult International Business School. Of these students, 70% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in marketing at Hult International Business School make a median salary of 61,017.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marketing. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in marketing from FIU. Of these students, 76% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in marketing at Florida International University make a median salary of 61,017.
The 5th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in marketing from Johns Hopkins. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
The 6th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in marketing from UA. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Alabama marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
The 7th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in marketing from Boston U. About 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
The 8th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIM College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,952 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in marketing from LIM. About 93% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that LIM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
Full Sail University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in marketing from Full Sail University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in marketing at Full Sail University make a median salary of 61,017.
National University College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in marketing from National University College. About 73% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. National University College marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
University of Toledo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marketing. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in marketing from University of Toledo. About 46% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Toledo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
Vanderbilt University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in marketing from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 52% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Vanderbilt University marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
The 13th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in marketing from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 80% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marketing. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in marketing from UPenn. About 61% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in marketing at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 61,017.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marketing. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in marketing from Michigan State. Of these students, 68% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan State University marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
The 16th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in marketing from NUS Florida. About 79% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
Liberty University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in marketing from Liberty University. About 83% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in marketing from UOPX - Arizona. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Phoenix - Arizona marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,017.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marketing. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in marketing from USF Tampa. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,017.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marketing that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
Accounting | 15,888 |
Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
Human Resource Management | 8,301 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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