Marketing Associate Degrees
There are 1,048 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Marketing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of Marketing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marketing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 53,750 degrees were awarded toMarketing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 456 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,966 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 44,871 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Marketing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Marketing of $58,749 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,976 |
| 4 years | $58,749 |
| 5 years | $68,122 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Marketing students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 690 |
| Women | 1,276 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marketing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 988 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 79 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 327 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 306 | 15.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 70 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 94 | 4.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Marketing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,178 colleges that offer a associate degree in Marketing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marketing students seeking a associate degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 769 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 634 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 567 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 546 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 531 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 468 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 452 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 449 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 440 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 435 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 425 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their associate degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 394 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marketing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 50,466 |
| Digital Marketing | 1,303 |
| Marketing, Other | 1,294 |
| International Marketing | 487 |
| Marketing Research | 200 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marketing that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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