Master’s Degrees in Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
Education Levels of Specialized Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 170 people earned their master's degree in specialized marketing. This earns it the #219 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 specialized marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,053 |
| Associate Degree | 1,185 |
| Basic Certificate | 802 |
| Master’s Degree | 170 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Specialized Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in specialized marketing is $94,839. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,909 and the high is $151,768.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for specialized marketing students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in specialized marketing. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 123 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of specialized marketing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Specialized Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a master’s degree in specialized marketing. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Saint Joseph's University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from St. Joe's. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Joseph's University specialized marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,839.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from Rutgers Newark. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in specialized marketing at Rutgers University - Newark make a median salary of 94,839.
Academy of Art University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from Academy of Art University. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in specialized marketing at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 94,839.
The 4th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 88% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fashion Institute of Technology specialized marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,839.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from Thomas Jefferson University. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in specialized marketing at Thomas Jefferson University make a median salary of 94,839.
Central Michigan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from Central Michigan. Data shows that Central Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,839.
The 7th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lindenwood University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from Lindenwood University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Lindenwood University specialized marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,839.
The 11th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Online. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,365 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in specialized marketing from JWU Online. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johnson & Wales University - Online specialized marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,839.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to specialized marketing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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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