Marketing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,048 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Marketing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 52.0% of Marketing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marketing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 53,750 degrees were awarded toMarketing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 456 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,966 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 44,871 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 26 |
Earnings of Marketing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Marketing of $58,749 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,976 |
| 4 years | $58,749 |
| 5 years | $68,122 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Marketing. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marketing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 13 | 52.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 52.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marketing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,178 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Marketing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 769 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 634 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 567 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 546 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 497 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 468 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 467 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 452 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 449 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 435 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 425 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 403 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. This school awarded 397 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Marketing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 388 doctor's degrees in Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 50,466 |
| Digital Marketing | 1,303 |
| Marketing, Other | 1,294 |
| International Marketing | 487 |
| Marketing Research | 200 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marketing that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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