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2023 Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

256 Colleges
$40,361 Avg Salary
$23,993 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Marketing 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 Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 256 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Marketing program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for marketing majors pursuing a .

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for marketing students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $21,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $723.

Read full report on Marketing at The University of Alabama

Out of the 256 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from FIU take out $25,075 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Marketing at Florida International University

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Marketing majors at Florida State take out an average of $17,040 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $302, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Marketing at Florida State University

Out of the 256 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $16,703. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $171.

Read full report on Marketing at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Out of the 256 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $17,318 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $326.

Read full report on Marketing at University of Georgia

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at UK accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $536.

Read full report on Marketing at University of Kentucky

#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UARK take out is $20,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $543.

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With a ranking of #7, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from UofSC take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $438, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Marketing at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Marketing majors at Auburn take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $710.

Full Marketing at Auburn University Report

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #10, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for marketing students. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $22,125 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 $127.

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#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Marketing majors at ECU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $198.

Full Marketing at East Carolina University Report

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #12 on the list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

Marketing majors at Clemson take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $525, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Marketing at Clemson University Report

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UT Knoxville take out is $19,248. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $369.

Full Marketing at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

University of Central Florida came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UCF take out is $20,000.

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#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt. 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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#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

Marketing majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $22,211 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $176.

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#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular marketing programs. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

While working on their degree, marketing majors at FAU accumulate an average of around $16,875 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $166.

Read full report on Marketing at Florida Atlantic University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Louisiana State University carry an average student debt load of $21,364. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.

Read full report on Marketing at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Mississippi State carry an average student debt load of $19,552. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $362.

Read full report on Marketing at Mississippi State University

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $19,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $253, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Marketing at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report

#21

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

Marketing majors at UF take out an average of $15,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $272.

Full Marketing at University of Florida Report

#22

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from GaSou take out $23,691 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $196.

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#23

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Ole Miss take out is $21,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $461.

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#24

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Full Sail University take out is $39,297.

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#25

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for marketing students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, marketing graduates from Tulane take out $19,375 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $959.

Full Marketing at Tulane University of Louisiana Report

#26

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
#28

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#31

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#32

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#32

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
#34

Elon University

Elon, NC
#36

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL
#37

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#38

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
39 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
40 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
41 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
41 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
43 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
44 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
45 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
46 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
47 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
48 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
49 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
50 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
51 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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