2023 Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree School for You
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 165 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for marketing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for marketing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from Virginia Tech carry an average student debtload of $20,315. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $714, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $904, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend James Madison University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from JMU carry an average student debtload of $18,800. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $410.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $17,419 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $326.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,214. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $525, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $272.
Auburn University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $710.
Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from Florida State carry an average student debtload of $17,394. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $302, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
East Carolina University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, marketing graduates from ECU take out $21,502 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $198.
University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $20,399 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $438, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $959.
University of Miami ranked #12 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $690, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $20,247. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $723.
With a ranking of #14, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
On average, marketing graduates from UT Knoxville take out $18,446 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $369.
University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, marketing graduates from UARK take out $19,488 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $543.
Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
On average, marketing graduates from KSU Georgia take out $23,089 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $176.
Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, marketing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $27,247 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #18, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $20,129 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.
George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $19,881 in student debt.
Belmont University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Georgia College & State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $402.
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John Brown University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree marketing programs. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs.
With a ranking of #23, Harding University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, marketing graduates from Harding carry an average student debtload of $26,224.
University of Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for marketing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, marketing majors at UK accumulate an average of around $20,584 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $536.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Marketing students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 26 | Florida Institute of Technology - Online | Melbourne, FL |
| 27 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 28 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 29 | Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN |
| 30 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 31 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA |
| 32 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC |
| 33 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
Best Marketing Colleges by State
Explore the best marketing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 3,542 |
| Georgia | 1,868 |
| Tennessee | 898 |
| Louisiana | 832 |
| Virginia | 968 |
| North Carolina | 1,118 |
| West Virginia | 247 |
| Alabama | 1,451 |
| Mississippi | 652 |
| South Carolina | 984 |
| Arkansas | 515 |
| Kentucky | 721 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Marketing
Marketing is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.
Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 49,275 |
| Other Marketing | 1,331 |
| Digital Marketing | 677 |
| International Marketing | 482 |
| Marketing Research | 313 |
Majors Similar to Marketing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| Accounting | 93,982 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nick Youngson.
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