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2023 Best Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

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.

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#2

Elon University

Elon, NC

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.

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

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.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

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.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

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.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

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.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

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.

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#9

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

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.

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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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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

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.

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#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

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.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

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.

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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.

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#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

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.

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#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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.

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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.

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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.

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#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

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.

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#20

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

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.

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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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#22

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

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.

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#23

Harding University

Searcy, AR

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.

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#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

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.

Full Marketing at University of Kentucky Report

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

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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