2023 Best Marketing Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Marketing School for You
In 2020-2021, 2,001 degrees and certificates were awarded to marketing students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Marketing Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Marketing Schools in Michigan
The following schools top our list of the Best Marketing Colleges.
Top 10 Best Marketing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for marketing students. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Michigan State take out is $23,875. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $609.
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Out of the 34 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwood University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Midland.
While working on their degree, marketing majors at Northwood accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $272, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Calvin University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Marketing Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Calvin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 34 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Central Michigan carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $273, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 34 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at GVSU take out is $24,142. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.
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Walsh College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for marketing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Troy, Walsh is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Marketing majors at Walsh take out an average of $15,600 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Western Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Marketing majors at WMU take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $307, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Schoolcraft College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Marketing Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Oakland University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students. Oakland is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.
While working on their degree, marketing majors at Oakland accumulate an average of around $25,451 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $119, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lawrence Technological University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 3,259 |
| Illinois | 2,122 |
| Indiana | 730 |
| Wisconsin | 1,561 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Marketing
One of 21 majors within the area of study, marketing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Marketing
| 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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