Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1178 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marketing students pursuing a degree.
Our analysis ranked Washington University In St Louis the best school in the country for a degree in marketing. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 40 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $70,819. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in marketing, ranking #2. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 170 marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $65,224 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong marketing program will find one at Texas Christian University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 140 marketing degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $68,497. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the top schools for marketing. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 394 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for marketing. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 193 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $61,578 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,038.
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University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 38 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $82,553 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,412.
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University Of Notre Dame came in at #7 for marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 53 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $63,906. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Georgetown University came in at #8 for marketing this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $74,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,000.
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Southern Methodist University came in at #9 for marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 72 marketing degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $50,790 early in their careers. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Purdue University Main Campus landed the #10 spot for marketing this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 127 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $56,668 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,264 in student loans.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #11 for marketing this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 189 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $69,273 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000.
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University Of Florida ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 192 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $56,454 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $15,574 in student loans.
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James Madison University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 166 marketing degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $61,692 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,040.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 225 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $59,609 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750.
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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #15 position for marketing this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 537 marketing degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Marketing graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $56,465 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,198 in student loans.
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Boston College earned the #16 position for marketing this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Boston College awarded about 36 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $66,227. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #17 for marketing this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 162 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marketing degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $59,428 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $19,625 in student loans.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #18 spot for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 279 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $56,417 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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University Of Georgia ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best marketing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 427 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $51,951. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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Miami University Oxford placed #20 among the best marketing schools. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 323 marketing students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $59,043 early in their careers. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $21,963 in student loans.
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Santa Clara University placed #21 among the best marketing schools. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. Santa Clara University graduates 88% of students within six years. Santa Clara University awarded about 73 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Santa Clara University generally make around $58,493. Typical student debt for the program is $19,712.
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Florida State University landed the #22 spot for marketing this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 473 marketing degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $49,808 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,250.
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Texas A And M University College Station placed #23 among the best marketing schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 192 marketing degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marketing degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $51,465. Typical student debt for the program is $19,896.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #24 for marketing this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 98 marketing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marketing program make about $51,530 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,171 to complete this degree.
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Michigan State University earned the #25 position for marketing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 258 marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Marketing graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $57,275 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,896.
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Rest of the Top 50 Marketing Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s marketing ranking:
This list is compiled 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.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
