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Marketing Schools in California

1,368 Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Marketing major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Marketing Majors in California

Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,199
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Associate Degree 17
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In California, a marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marketing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Marketing Grads in California

In this state, there are 221,560 people employed in jobs related to a marketing degree, compared to 1,378,870 nationwide.

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Wages for Marketing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a marketing grad in the state is $134,010, compared to a typical salary of $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. In their early career, CSUN grads earn an average salary of $42,178.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,467. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,826 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,139. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. This private school has an average net price of $40,053.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,719. In their early career, Cal Baptist grads earn an average salary of $46,036.

#8

Menlo College

Atherton
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
826 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 17% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,004 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,410. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,886 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Marketing Careers in CA

Some of the careers marketing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $68,770
Marketing Managers 16% $156,450
Sales Managers 10% $116,020
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $121,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marketing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 61,259
Management Sciences & Methods 4,421
Accounting 3,971
Business & Commerce 1,843
Human Resource Management 1,593
Finance & Financial Management 1,442
Managerial Economics 1,248
Hospitality Management 966

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