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2023 Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

256 Colleges
$40,523 Avg Salary
$25,857 Avg Student Debt

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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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 256 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Marketing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Marketing Colleges.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for marketing students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $24,250. 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 excellent programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best marketing schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at FIU take out is $21,220.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 256 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Marketing majors at Florida State take out an average of $19,976 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

On average, marketing graduates from USF Tampa take out $18,034 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $165, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Out of the 256 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from UGA take out $20,524 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $23,531. 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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#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt. 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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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from UofSC take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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#9

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from Auburn take out $18,750 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $514, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #10, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

Marketing majors at Georgia State take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $208.

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#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from ECU take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $265, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

With a ranking of #12, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Clemson take out is $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $376.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #13 on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt. 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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University of Central Florida ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from UCF take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #15 on the list. 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 $24,151 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $348.

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#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at KSU Georgia take out is $26,000. 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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#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

Marketing majors at FAU take out an average of $21,081 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $186, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Louisiana State University take out is $24,062. 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

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Mississippi State carry an average student debt load of $22,633. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $204, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

Marketing majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $23,750 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $237.

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#21

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #21 on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

Marketing majors at UF take out an average of $15,000 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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#22

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from GaSou carry an average student debt load of $25,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $177.

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#23

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from Ole Miss take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $542, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#24

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

With a ranking of #24, Full Sail University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Marketing majors at Full Sail University take out an average of $45,795 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#25

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

With a ranking of #25, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Tulane carry an average student debt load of $19,500. 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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#26

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#28

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#31

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#32

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#32

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
#34

Elon University

Elon, NC
#36

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL
#37

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#38

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
39 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
40 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
41 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
41 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
43 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
44 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
45 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
46 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
47 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
48 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
49 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
50 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
51 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

Best Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best marketing schools 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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