by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 411 |
| Best Marketing Schools | 462 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $46,844. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,742 for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, marketing students borrow a median amount of $36,364 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,427 for all marketing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from EIU. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the EIU marketing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 68 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 22 |
| Accounting | 21 |
| Construction Management | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.