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2026 Best Marketing Associate’s Degree Schools

47 Colleges in the United States
1,628 Marketing Degrees Awarded
$41,198 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1178 schools to find the best for marketing students.

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Best Schools for Marketing in the United States

Below are the best marketing schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Marketing

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Our analysis ranked Fox Valley Technical College the best school in the country for a degree in marketing. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. There were roughly 40 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,319. More information about a degree in marketing from Fox Valley Technical College

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Austin Community College District came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 22 marketing degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $44,895. Students borrow a median of $11,589 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Austin Community College District

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Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. About 32 marketing degrees were awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $35,014 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full marketing program report for Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Western Technical College La Cross is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marketing, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of La Crosse. There were roughly 21 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College La Cross in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Western Technical College La Cross generally make around $43,479. Western Technical College La Cross graduates carry a median of $13,669 in student loans. See the full marketing program report for Western Technical College La Cross

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Collin County Community College District came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of McKinney. There were roughly 16 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Collin County Community College District graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at Collin County Community College District

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Madison Area Technical College placed #6 among the best marketing schools. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 69 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Madison Area Technical College earn around $44,279 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,812 to complete this degree. Read more about the marketing program at Madison Area Technical College

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Capital Community College landed the #7 spot for marketing this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 44 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. See the full marketing program report for Capital Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College earned the #8 position for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 19 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College generally make around $43,121. Des Moines Area Community College graduates carry a median of $14,956 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for Des Moines Area Community College

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Suffolk County Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public institution. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 10 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246. Read more about the marketing program at Suffolk County Community College

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University came in at #10 for marketing this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Ferris State University earn around $39,668 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,450 to complete this degree. Get the full marketing details for Ferris State University

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Green River Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. Green River Community College awarded about 27 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the marketing program at Green River Community College

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Schoolcraft College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public university. There were roughly 12 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Schoolcraft College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Schoolcraft College earn around $48,724 in the first couple years of their career. Schoolcraft College graduates carry a median of $14,943 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for Schoolcraft College

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Hudson Valley Community College landed the #13 spot for marketing this year. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. About 11 marketing degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $43,989 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,868. Read more about the marketing program at Hudson Valley Community College

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Union County College earned the #14 position for marketing this year. Union County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Cranford. There were roughly 10 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Union County College generally make around $38,168. Students borrow a median of $14,218 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Union County College

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Brigham Young University Idaho earned the #15 position for marketing this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 31 marketing degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $49,026 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,630 to complete this degree. Get the full marketing details for Brigham Young University Idaho

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Garden City. There were roughly 50 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $19,002 in their early career. Nassau Community College graduates carry a median of $10,953 in student loans. Get the full marketing details for Nassau Community College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College placed #17 among the best marketing schools. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. About 12 marketing degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Typical student debt for the program is $13,110. See the full marketing program report for Broward College

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Tulsa Community College landed the #18 spot for marketing this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. More information about a degree in marketing from Tulsa Community College

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Johnson County Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 19 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Johnson County Community College in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. See the full marketing program report for Johnson County Community College

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Spokane Falls Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Spokane Falls Community College awarded about 36 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn a median of $44,748 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,652. See the full marketing program report for Spokane Falls Community College

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. About 13 marketing degrees were awarded at Bellevue College in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of Bellevue College earn a median of $67,771 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,839. Read more about the marketing program at Bellevue College

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College landed the #22 spot for marketing this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College awarded about 68 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. Typical student debt for the program is $8,794. More information about a degree in marketing from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Miami Dade College landed the #23 spot for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 50 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marketing from Miami Dade College

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College came in at #24 for marketing this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Rapids. There were roughly 17 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Kirkwood Community College earn around $41,681 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,437. Read more about the marketing program at Kirkwood Community College

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Southern New Hampshire University came in at #25 for marketing this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 146 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $45,084 in the first couple years of their career. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $22,546 in student loans. Read more about the marketing program at Southern New Hampshire University

Rest of the Top 50 Marketing Schools

These schools also placed among the best for marketing this year:

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Post University
Waterbury, CT
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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
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Additional Marketing Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for marketing:

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Other Marketing Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Marketing
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 1178 schools evaluated.

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