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Marketing Schools in Illinois

2,154 students earned Marketing degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Marketing major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Marketing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,697
Master’s Degree 404
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Associate Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Marketing Grads in Illinois

81,330 people in the state and 1,378,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marketing.

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Wages for Marketing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, marketing grads earn an average of $107,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,330.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279. 84% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 70% of students get financical aid.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,994. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,411 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

North Central College

Naperville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,530 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 51% of the teachers are full time.

Marketing Careers in IL

Some of the careers marketing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 12,631
Management Sciences & Methods 4,668
Accounting 3,097
Finance & Financial Management 1,841
Human Resource Management 983
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 563
Hospitality Management 211

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