Marketing Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Marketing is offered at 1,048 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Marketing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.5% of Marketing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53,750 people earned theirMarketing 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 | 1,966 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 44,871 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Marketing of $58,749 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 963 |
| Women | 1,976 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marketing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 156 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 519 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 107 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 633 | 21.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,178 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Marketing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marketing students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 769 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 634 master's 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.
The University of Alabama comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 567 master's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 553 master's 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 546 master's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 531 master's 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 is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 497 master's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 468 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 467 master's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 452 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 449 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 440 master's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 403 master's 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 394 master's 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 388 master's 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 Focus Areas
| 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 master’s 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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