Master’s Degrees in General Sales & Marketing
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Education Levels of Sales & Marketing Majors
In 2018-2019, 590 master's degrees were awarded to sales and marketing majors. This makes it the 18th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sales and marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,473 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,332 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,019 |
| Master’s Degree | 590 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 273 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Sales & Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sales and marketing is $76,750. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,025 to a high of $77,475.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in sales and marketing is $54,786. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $69,829 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $39,743.
The median monthly payment of a sales and marketing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $638.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in sales and marketing. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sales and marketing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 496 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Sales & Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sales and marketing. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sales and marketing students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 51,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 532 people received their master's degree in sales and marketing from NYU. Of these students, 76% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baruch College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sales and marketing. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year.
The sales and marketing program at Baruch College awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sales and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.
The sales and marketing program at University of North Texas awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lindenwood University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sales and marketing. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in sales and marketing from Lindenwood University.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sales and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,487 per year.
The sales and marketing program at Illinois Institute of Technology awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
South Dakota State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sales and marketing. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,697 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,083 per year.
The sales and marketing program at South Dakota State University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sales and marketing. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to sales and marketing majors at UAGM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Sales & Marketing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Sales & Marketing Operations | 574 |
| Merchandising & Buying Operations | 10 |
| Other General Operations | 6 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sales and marketing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 128,188 |
| Accounting | 20,770 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 12,583 |
| Business & Commerce | 9,486 |
| Human Resource Management | 8,943 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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