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2023 Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

165 Colleges
$41,822 Avg Salary
$25,451 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree School for You

Marketing is the #17 most popular major in the country with 52,916 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 165 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 15% Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for marketing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from Virginia Tech take out $20,966 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $348.

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#2

Elon University

Elon, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $489.

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Out of the 165 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the # 3 spot on the list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

On average, marketing graduates from JMU take out $20,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $483.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,506. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $283, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Out of the 165 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at Clemson accumulate an average of around $21,127 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $376.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $238, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $514, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from Florida State carry an average student debtload of $19,588. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $229.

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#9

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $22,551 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $265, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $20,489 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $436, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #11 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $630.

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#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at U Miami take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,804.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,570. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $693.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

On average, marketing graduates from UT Knoxville take out $19,391 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $240.

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#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $269.

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#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

With a ranking of #16, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,811. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $170.

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Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Marketing majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $33,317 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

Marketing majors at Louisiana State University take out an average of $21,591 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $171.

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#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at GMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,261.

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#20

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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With a ranking of #21, Georgia College & State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#22

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs.

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#23

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

With a ranking of #24, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,939. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $501, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Marketing students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
25 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
26 Florida Institute of Technology - Online Melbourne, FL
27 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
28 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
29 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
30 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
31 Berry College Mount Berry, GA
32 Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
33 Samford University Birmingham, AL

Best Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best marketing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,868
Virginia 971
North Carolina 1,241
Florida 3,578
Tennessee 898
Kentucky 721
South Carolina 984
Louisiana 832
Arkansas 515
Alabama 1,453
Mississippi 652
West Virginia 247

One of 21 majors within the area of study, marketing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Nick Youngson.

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