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2023 Best Marketing Schools in Alabama

13 Colleges
$38,754 Avg Salary
$24,235 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Marketing School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, marketing was ranked 9th in Alabama. In fact, 1,453 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Marketing Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Marketing Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for marketing majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Marketing Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for marketing students. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $18,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $514, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 13 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UA accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $693.

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#3

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Out of the 13 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Samford University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Samford carry an average student debtload of $18,764.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Marketing Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

Marketing majors at UNA take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best marketing schools in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UAB accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Schools in Alabama ranking. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UAH take out is $23,125.

Read full report on Marketing at University of Alabama in Huntsville

#7

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best marketing programs. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best marketing programs. Located in the suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.

On average, marketing graduates from Montevallo take out $25,465 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Marketing at University of Montevallo

With a ranking of #9, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from USA take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $357, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for marketing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Marketing majors at Jacksonville State University take out an average of $21,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Marketing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Marketing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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
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 13 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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