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Marketing Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 419 students earned their Marketing degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Marketing is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Marketing Majors in Illinois

Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 404
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marketing majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Marketing Grads in Illinois

There are 81,330 people in the state and 1,378,870 people in the nation working in marketing jobs.

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Wages for Marketing Jobs in Illinois

Marketing grads earn an average of $107,910 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,915 a year. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,411 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 36% of the teachers are full time.

Marketing Careers in IL

Some of the careers marketing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Survey Researchers 8% $58,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marketing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 7,000
Management Sciences & Methods 3,914
Human Resource Management 923
Accounting 750
Finance & Financial Management 244
Management Information Systems 154
Business & Commerce 132
Taxation 65

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