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2026 Best Other Marketing Schools in Illinois

3 Colleges in the United States
83 Other Marketing Degrees Awarded
$48,880 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Marketing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other marketing programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other marketing schools.

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Best Schools for Other Marketing in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the other marketing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Marketing

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Northern Illinois University tops our 2026 ranking of the best other marketing schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 33 other marketing degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other marketing degree from Northern Illinois University earn around $51,137 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,875. See the full other marketing program report for Northern Illinois University

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North Park University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other marketing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. North Park University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 15 other marketing degrees were awarded at North Park University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other marketing degree recipients from North Park University generally make around $51,611. Students borrow a median of $27,360 to complete this degree. Read more about the other marketing program at North Park University

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Saint Xavier University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other marketing, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 other marketing students who graduated with this degree at Saint Xavier University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other marketing degree recipients from Saint Xavier University generally make around $43,892. Typical student debt for the program is $26,047. Get the full other marketing details for Saint Xavier University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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