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Marketing Schools in Illinois

2,175 Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,655
Master’s Degree 462
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Associate Degree 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,579. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $28,230. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $72,370. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,399 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Graduates earn an average $52,246 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 75% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $63,509.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 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
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,266. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 26% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#10

North Central College

Naperville
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,728 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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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