Associate’s Degrees in Marketing
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Education Levels of Marketing Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,528 associate's degrees were awarded to marketing majors. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular associate's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 44,258 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,939 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,580 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,528 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 338 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Marketing Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in marketing is $25,900. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $24,500 and the high is $27,900.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in marketing is $16,516. 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, $20,078 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,500.
The median monthly payment of a marketing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $171.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in marketing. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 581 |
| Women | 947 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marketing associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 885 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Marketing Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 256 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for marketing students seekingan associate's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 104,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
The marketing program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 58 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,362 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,870 per year.
The marketing program at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles awarded 52 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Nassau Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in marketing. Roughly 17,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 49 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at Nassau Community College. About 47% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is LDS Business College. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at LDS Business College. About 58% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ozarks Technical Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in marketing. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The marketing program at Ozarks Technical Community College awarded 42 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lake Area Technical Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The marketing program at Lake Area Technical Institute awarded 41 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 17,200 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their associate's degree in marketing from City Tech. About 52% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Spokane Falls Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in marketing. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at Spokane Falls Community College. About 52% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Green River College. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The marketing program at Green River College awarded 28 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Chippewa Valley Technical College. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their associate's degree in marketing from CVTC. About 44% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Schoolcraft College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The marketing program at Schoolcraft College awarded 25 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Tulsa Community College. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in marketing from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kennebec Valley Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The marketing program at Kennebec Valley Community College awarded 23 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,095 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their associate's degree in marketing from Madison College. About 59% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at Cincinnati State. Of these students, 64% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in marketing. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at FVTC. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is East Mississippi Community College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their associate's degree in marketing from EMCC. About 43% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Post University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in marketing. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at Post University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Kirkwood Community College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 associate's degrees were handed out to marketing majors at Kirkwood Community College. Of these students, 55% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Waukesha County Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in marketing. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The marketing program at Waukesha County Technical College awarded 18 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1,497 |
| Other Marketing | 24 |
| International Marketing | 6 |
| Marketing Research | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marketing that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
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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