The Students Before Profits Award was created to recognize nonprofit colleges and universities offering degrees that put students before profits and education before the bottom line. For our ranking of the 2017 Online Bachelor’s in Marketing award winners, we chose online programs from nonprofit universities and colleges, accredited by independent and trusted accreditation boards, with lower than averages tuition costs and have ranked them by affordability.
As an integral part of business, marketing is essential to the sustainability and growth of any and all businesses. Due to its ever-present demand, many students are looking for ways that they can pursue an education in the field of marketing. As the needs of the modern student change, colleges must adapt to provide programs that meet their needs. Many students seek out online programs so that they can create a class schedule that fits around their current day-to-day obligations. Some students are already working in the field of marketing, but want to continue their education to act as a springboard into jobs with more responsibility and higher pay.
As far as job outlook is concerned, a degree in Marketing can be very dependable for students looking to ensure that they have gainful employment. Marketing must always adapt to the new trends and ways that people communicate. Currently, there is a large emphasis in Marketing degree programs to teach students ways to leverage social media and the Internet to effectively communicate a product or service’s features, as well as cultivate and maintain long-standing relationships with customers. With no foreseeable end to the constant creation of new products and services, those trained and skilled in the field of marketing will always be able to find a business, small or large, that they can apply their expertise. Marketing requires an analytical mind with a creative bent, something that will not be made obsolete by machine of software anytime soon. By studying Marketing, students can rest assured that they are making a smart investment in their future earning potential.
Note that tuition rates listed below are based on cost per credit and individual programs may have additional fees.
#1. Fort Hays State University
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Initially, Fort Hays State University was opened as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School. No longer affiliated with what is now Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University became a separate school entirely. Founded on an old frontier military outpost, Fort Hays State University gradually moved over the next decade away from the actual Fort Hays and closer to the town of Hays. It’s first building built in the town of Hays was finished in 1904 and it continues to this day to be a part of the modern Fort Hays State University campus. Fort Hays State University focused originally on agricultural education but shifted its curriculum to becoming a normal school in order to cater to more modern educational needs. In 2013, it was proposed that Fort Hays State University would take on the local community college, but that proposal ultimately fell through. The school currently enrolls just over 14,000 at its rural Hays, Kansas campus. Fort Hays State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
Students enrolled in Fort Hays State University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing program will learn the various marketing disciplines applicable to all types of modern business. The program is made available entirely online and does not require students to make any visits to the Fort Hays State University campus. Students are also able to apply transfer credits towards their program if they so desire. The course of study is designed and administered by the same professors that created the on-campus program resulting in an identical education, online or off. A minimum of 124 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Fort Hays State University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $25,668
#2. Western Governors University
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Established in 1997, Western Governors University is a competency-based university. Created by nineteen different United States governors led by governor of Utah Mike Leavitt at an annual Western Governors Association meeting, the plan was to create a nonprofit institution that would teach citizens skills that would lead to employment. Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Western Governor University operates branches in Indiana, Washington, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Nevada. These various state-based schools are all interconnected as part of Western Governors University. Currently, the university enrolls over 75,000 students, many of which are enrolled in the school’s online program. Western Governors University is a private institution.
Program Overview
At Western Governors University, students can enroll in a Bachelor of Science Marketing Management degree program. Offered entirely online, students are able to compete the program at their own pace and leisure. Western Governors University students are able to take the entire curriculum online or can apply transfer credits to the course. Students will learn about product management, pricing, promotion, sales, distribution, strategic marketing, among other related marketing competencies. This program is designed for students who are hoping to expand their marketing skills in order help grow the business of where they choose to work. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Western Governors University’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Tuition: $28,800
#3. New Mexico State University
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Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University has a long history in the state that dates back more than a century. In 1888, Las Cruces College was founded to provide agricultural education as part of the Morrill Act. Later the following year the school was renamed to New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. That name remained until 1960, when it was renamed to New Mexico State University. Now, New Mexico State University has grown to become one of the largest campuses in the state of New Mexico, sprawling across over 6,000 acres of land in the city of Las Cruces. New Mexico State University enrolls nearly 18,500 students. Students attending New Mexico State University can enroll in almost 180 different programs of study. New Mexico State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
At New Mexico State University, students can pursue an education in marketing by enrolling in the Online Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing program offered through the school’s distance education program. This program is designed to be flexible for students, allowing them to craft a schedule that will work best around their current schedules. Made available entirely online, students are not required to visit the Las Cruces campus, but are more than welcome to if they choose. In this program, students will learn the skills to understand the needs and wants of customers and how to market products to fulfill those customer requirements. A minimum of 123 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: New Mexico State University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $30,480
#4. Minot State University
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Minot, North Dakota has garnered a reputation for being known as “The Magic City” due to its rapid growth, which is partially due to the presence of Minot State University within the city. Minot State University has helped to contribute to the growth of the city of Minot, making it the fourth-largest city within the state of North Dakota. The school was founded in 1913 as the Minot Normal Schoo, devoted to providing teacher education programs to create a workforce of teachers for the state. The school was later remained to Minot State University in 1987 to better reflect the expansion of the school’s curriculum. Now, Minot State University is the third-largest university in North Dakota and a member of the North Dakota University System of higher education. Over 2,300 students are enrolled in the over sixty programs offered through the school. Minot State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
By enrolling in Minot State University’ Bachelor of Science with a major in Marketing online program, students are able to advance their education towards a better understanding of fundamental marketing principles. Students are able to take this program entirely online, requiring no visits to the Minot campus. Designed to be entirely flexible, students can plan their schedule to best fit the needs of their current lifestyle. Within this program, students will learn how to apply broad marketing skills in the competitive world of business. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Minot State University’s Bachelor of Science with a major in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $32,760
#5. University of Maryland University College
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The University of Maryland University College’s history is steeped in providing students with alternative approaches to receiving a higher-education. Developed from a evening program at the University of Maryland, the University of Maryland University College origins can be found within the College of Special and Continuation Studies created in 1947. Designed to provide working professionals an opportunity to pursue higher-education that didn’t impede with their work schedules, the University of Maryland University College has continued that mission ever since. Renamed to its current name in 1970, the university joined the University System of Maryland in 1988. The name “University College” harkens back to the old definition of “college”, a school focused on trade education. Currently, over 90,000 students are enrolled in University of Maryland University College’s distance education program, giving it the status of one of the largest distance educators on the planet. University of Maryland University College is a public institution.
Program Overview
Students at University of Maryland University College can enroll in the school’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree program. This program is designed to be completed entirely online and does not require any prior course credits to attend. However, the program does accept transfer credits. Students in the program will learn the desired marketing skills needed to succeed in a globalized economy. Market research and analysis, channel and value-chain management, and integrated marketing communications are among some of the many areas of study in this degree program. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Maryland University College Bachelor of Science in Marketing is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Tuition: $34,080
#6. Metropolitan State University
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Referred to as Metro State, Metropolitan State University is located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Opened to provide education to non-traditional students, Minnesota Metropolitan State College was opened in 1971. The school was opened to fulfill a need that the University of Minnesota wasn’t filling at the time: education programs for working adults. Initially, the school only offered students the ability to complete their degrees that they had started elsewhere until 1994 when they began admitting freshmen classes. Metropolitan State University was also a pioneer a unique program that allowed students to design their own course of study. Now, Metropolitan State University operates four different campuses throughout the city and offers ninety-five different academic programs to its almost 12,000 students. Metropolitan State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
By enrolling in Metropolitan State University’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, students are able to continue an education in marketing entirely online. This program of study requires no campus visits nor does it require any previous college credits. Students in this program will learn integrated marketing communication, marketing research, marketing management, as well as many other relevant marketing skills. By engaging in this course of study, students will be ready to enter the workforce as a successful marketer. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Metropolitan State University’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $35,040
#7. Southern New Hampshire University
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Located between the New Hampshire towns of Manchester and Hooksett, Southern New Hampshire University has been a pillar of the community since the 1930s. Opened as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science by Gertrude Crockett Shapiro and Harry A.B. Shapiro in 1932, the school hoped to provide higher education for those in the area. Undergoing many changes over the years, including several changes in name as well as a move from its downtown Manchester campus to a more spacious location along the Merrimack River, Southern New Hampshire University grew the most on July 1st, 2001. On this date, the school was renamed to its modern name and it absorbed many of the programs from the nearby Notre Dame College that was in the process of closing. Now the college has grown to include a massive distance education program that serves over 60,000 students, as well as over 3,000 students at its physical campus. Southern New Hampshire University is a private institution.
Program Overview
At Southern New Hampshire University, students can enroll in Online Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science in Marketing program. This program is offered entirely online and does not require any prior credits before entering, nor does it require any visits to the Southern New Hampshire University. Students are able to create a flexible class schedule that does not interfere with their current work obligations. By taking this course of study, students will learn brand communications, consumer behavior, as well as market research and international marketing. These skills, plus many more, will prepare students for a career in marketing. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Southern New Hampshire University’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Tuition: $38,400
#8. University of West Alabama
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Admitting its first class in 1839, the University of West Alabama opened its doors as the Livingston Female Academy. Established by Presbyterians, the University of West Alabama was established to teach women the skills needed to be effective teachers for the state. The school was renamed to the Livingston Normal College years later and eventually began to admit men in the year 1915. The school’s name was changed in 1995 due to concerns that Livingston University sounded like a private school. The state wanted to effectively communicate that the school was meant for all, thus the name University of West Alabama. The University of West Alabama is located in the rural town of Livingston, Alabama, the same place it has resided since its creation. Now, the school enrolls over 5,000 students and offers seventy different degree programs. University of West Alabama is a public institution.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing program offered through the University of West Alabama is made available to students entirely online. Students are able to tailor their class schedule around their current schedules, which makes this program a great fit for current working professionals. Students are not required to enter the program with prior credits, but are able to do so in exchange for transfer credits. No campus visits are required to complete this degree. Students in this program will learn core marketing competencies integral to success in a career in business and marketing. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of West Alabama’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Tuition: $39,000
#9. Dakota State University
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Dakota State University has been at the forefront of technology in education for the past two decades. Students at the school are all asked to have both laptops and tablets for their in-class studies, as well as requiring all students to take introductory computing and programming course. This dedication to technology has led to the National Security Agency to reward the school with the following designations: National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations and National Center of Academic Excellence in Research. North Dakota State University was established in 1881. Initially named the Madison Normal School, North Dakota University was one of the first school’s in the Dakota Territory. Now, Dakota State University enrolls over 3,000 students across its Madison campus and its online programs. Dakota State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
When students enroll in Dakota State University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, they will take part in a curriculum designed to prepare them for a lucrative career in marketing and business. This program of study is made available entirely online to Dakota State University students, and does not require any campus visits or transfer credits. Students are welcome to use transfer credits if they choose to do so. Students in this course will learn how to develop effective marketing plans, and will be asked to create promotional campaigns for actual businesses – providing them with real world experience. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Dakota State University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $39,960
#10. Florida International University
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At the site of the Tamiami Airport, the defunct airport that had been replaced by Miami-Dade Airport, was decided to be the site of the new public university of Miami, Florida International University. In 1943, Senator Ernest Graham expressed his concerns to state legislature regarding the lack of a public university in South Florida. After years of bills and legislation, the state Board of Regents planned and developed what would become Florida International University. The university enrolled its first class of students in September 1972, with an initial class of 5,667 students. Now, the school has grown to be the largest public university in South Florida, as well as the second largest in the state, and the fourth largest in the entire country. Over 54,000 students are currently enrolled in the school across the University Park, Florida campus. Students enrolled in Florida International University can enroll in over 280 different majors. Florida International University is a public institution.
Program Overview
Offered through the FIU Online distance education program at Florida International University, students are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree offered through the R. Kirk Landon Undergraduate School of Business. This program is entirely online, and does not require students to visit the Florida International University campus. Students are also not required to enter the program with any prior credits but are able to transfer credits towards their degree if they choose to do so. At Florida International University, students will learn how to succeed in the modern era as a marketer. Students will be taught how to develop social media and e-marketing campaigns, as well as learning public relations and advertising. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Florida International University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Tuition: $39,960
#11. Colorado State University
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The flagship of the Colorado State University System, Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Colorado State University was established under the Morill Land Grant Act in 1870. It wasn’t until 1879 that the school enrolled its first class. At the time, Colorado State University was known as the Colorado Agricultural College and functioned mainly as a prep school for those who wanted to pursue a higher education in agriculture. Over time the curriculum at the school grew, and in 1957 the school was renamed to Colorado State University and became the center of the Colorado State University system of higher education. Currently, Colorado State University is a major research school in the state and has been designated as having “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Institute. This past year, Colorado State University enrolled over 33,000 students and offered sixty-five fields of study. Colorado State University is a public institution.
Program Overview
Designed to provide applicable, real-world marketing knowledge, the Online Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing program is offered through CSU Global Campus online distance education program. As part of the CSU Global Campus, students are not required to take courses at any of the physical Colorado State University campuses, nor are they required to enter the program with any prior credits. This program does accept transfer credits. This degree will teach students how to properly perform marketing research as well as understanding fundamentals of advertising, supply chain management, and much more. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Colorado State University’s Bachelor’s in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $42,000
#12. Fisher College
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Founded by Myron C. Fisher in 1903 as the Winter Hill Business College, Fisher College was originally a vocational school aimed at helping students learn particular trades that would allow them to enter the workforce. In 1910, the school was renamed to Fisher Business College which was later shortened to Fisher College. The school was opened in the Massachusetts city of Somerville but was later moved to its current location on Beacon Street in downtown Boston in 1939. In the 1940s, the school was split into both a male and female college but was later made coeducational in 1988. A decade later in 1998, Fisher College introduced its Online Division, which was nationally recognized for its excellence in distance education. Now, Fisher College enrolls over 2,500 students across its main campus and satellite campuses located throughout Massachusetts. Fisher College is a private institution.
Program Overview
At Fisher College, students are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree program through the college’s Online Division. With Fisher College’s expertise and nearly two decades of experience in distance education, students will receive a expertly crafted online education experience. This program is made available entirely online and does not require any visits to the Fisher College campus. Transfer credits are not required but are welcome and can be applied towards the degree plan. In this program, students will study consumer behavior, social media and digital marketing, brand management, as well as many more core tenets of marketing. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Fisher College’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Tuition: $44,280
#13. McKendree University
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Established in 1828, McKendree University was founded by Methodist pioneers. Due to its early founding date, McKendree University is the oldest university in the state of Illinois. Founded on Methodist principles, McKendree University still maintains its ties to the United Methodist Church. Originally named Lebanon Seminary, the university was run out of just two small sheds in the town of Shiloh, Illinois. Now, the college is located in the suburban town of Lebanon, Illinois. Students at the university tend to refer to the school by the nickname “McK”. In 2007, the school changed its name from McKendree College to McKendree University to better reflect the wider scope of educational opportunities provided at the school . Over 2,3000 students are enrolled at the university and are able to enroll in over fifty different degree programs. McKendree University is a private institution.
Program Overview
At McKendree University, students are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing program. Those who enroll in this program will learn critical marketing skills such as integrated marketing, social media and digital marketing, and advertising. This program is designed to give students the necessary, hands-on training and education needed to hit the ground running when entering the workforce. McKendree University has made this program entirely available online and does not require students to visit the campus at any point. Students are also able to transfer credits into the program but are not required to do so. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: McKendree University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $44,400
#14. Baker College
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At Baker College, students receive an education tailored to help them have success in starting a career upon graduation. As a career college, Baker College focuses on real-world, hands-on experience for its students. Founded in Flint, Michigan in 1911, the school was named Baker Business University. Eldon E. Baker founded the school in hopes to provide students with a proper business education. In 1965, Baker Business College merged with the nearby Muskegon College when the school was purchased by the Jewell family, the family that owned Muskegon College. The school later simplified its name from Baker Business College to Baker College. To maintain its growing population, Baker College began to build campuses through out the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Baker College also purchased neighboring schools in order to fuel their growth. Students at Baker College are able to focus on the one of the school’s fifteen areas of study. Baker College is a private institution.
Program Overview
Offered entirely online, students at Baker College can enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing degree through the college’s online education program. The Baker College marketing curriculum focuses on providing an interactive program that teaches fundamental concepts and theories of business and marketing. By providing students with case studies and business simulations, Baker College hopes to provide its students with a practical understanding of marketing techniques. This program is made available entirely online and does not require visits to any of the Baker College campuses. This program is transfer-credit friendly. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Baker College’s Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $45,250
#15. Franklin Pierce University
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Ranked among Forbes Top Colleges in 2009, Franklin Pierce University is a small liberal college located in New Hampshire. Established by Frank S. DiPietro in the year 1962, the school was named after the only U.S. President to ever hail from New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce. Starting as a small school, Franklin Pierce University maintained a slow, controlled growth in order to ensure the quality of education provided to its students. Located near the scenic Mount Monadnock, Franklin Pierce University overlooks Pearly Pond in the town of Rindge, New Hampshire. Franklin Pierce University also maintains three additional campuses in the state of New Hampshire: one in Manchester, another in Portsmouth, and a final one in Lebanon. There is also a fourth campus located in Goodyear, Arizona. Currently, Franklin Pierce University enrolls almost 1,400 students and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Franklin Pierce University is a private institution.
Program Overview
Franklin Pierce University offers students a Bachelor of Science in Marketing program that is available entirely online, as well as any of the New Hampshire campuses. The program is nearly identical to the one offered to students offline. Students in this program will learn how to properly develop, price and promote products locally, and globally. Franklin Pierce also emphasizes global responsibility by including sustainable business practices to the Marketing curriculum. Students are able to take this program entirely online and are able to create a schedule that best fits their personal needs. This program does not require any campus visits or transfer credits. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Franklin Pierce University’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Tuition: $45,600
#16. Calvary University
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Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Calvary University is the product of the merger of two area schools. In 1961, Missouri was home to two different, struggling Bible colleges, Kansas City Bible College located in Kansas City, and Midwest Bible College in St. Louis. These two schools merged together to form Calvary University. Later on in 1987, Calvary University merged with Citadel Bible College, located in Ozark, Arkansas. At the time, the school was named Calvary Bible College, and was later renamed to Calvary University earlier this year. Now, Calvary University is still located in Kansas City, and enrolls nearly 400 students in its school. Students at Calvary University are able to enroll in over a dozen different courses of study. Calvary University is a private institution.
Program Overview
At Calvary University, students can enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing degree. This program is made available entirely online through the university’s distance education system. Through this course of study, students will learn marketing skills that are essential to a successful career in business. This program will teach students supply-chain management, pricing and promotional theory, as well as digital marketing. Students can take this program entirely online and are not required to visit the Calvary University campus. This program is also accepting of transfer credits. A minimum of 126 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Calvary University’s Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $47,250
#17. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Founded by the Church of the Nazarene, a denomination of Evangelical Christianity, Mount Vernon Nazarene University was chartered in 1964. The General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene spent the next two years looking for the perfect site for the university. It was decided in 1966 that the university would be built in Mount Vernon, Ohio due to its closeness to a large population of the Nazarene. The school was originally named Mount Vernon Nazarene College and occupied property that formerly belonged to Ohio State University. The school was later renamed Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2002 to reflect the expanded scope of education opportunities at the school. Now the school enrolls almost 2,300 students across it’s mountain campus. Students can choose from over one-hundred different programs of study at the university. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private institution.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing program is made available through Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s online education program. By enrolling in this program, Mount Vernon Nazarene University intends to prepare students to become successful business leaders. Through this course of study, students will learn about various marketing functions, such as promotions, sales, and marketing management. This program is made available entirely online and does not require any prior college credits. This program is also transfer credit friendly. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $47,760
#18. University of Alabama at Birmingham
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The Birmingham Extension Center was opened by the University of Alabama, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become University of Alabama at Birmingham. As Birmingham rapidly expanded in size, the University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, wanted to create a neighboring branch in the city to provide citizens of Birmingham the ability to pursue higher education. What started out as just an extension campus of the University of Alabama, quickly became its own college, leading to the school being spun off as it’s own in 1966. The school was called University of Alabama in Birmingham, it was later decided to swap the “in” for “at” resulting in the school’s current name, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Now, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the cornerstones of the University of Alabama System, with a student body of over 18,500. Students are able to enroll in over 140 different programs of study. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution.
Program Overview
At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students can enroll in an Online Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree. Students in this program will focus on four major areas of study: sales techniques, marketing communications, multinational business practices, and e-comerce and digital media. This plan of study is designed to get students hired into jobs at advertising and marketing agencies upon completion. Students are able to take this entire course of study online, and are not required to visit the Birmingham campus. This program is transfer credit friendly. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Tuition: $48,000
#19. Midway University
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The only all-female Day College in Kentucky, Midway University is over a century and a half old. Established in 1847, Midway University was initially the Kentucky Female Orphan School. Officially opening its doors in 1849, Midway University’s first class was just sixteen female students taught by one single teacher. Over time the school grew, later being renamed to Midway College to reflect the wider array of curriculum implemented at the school. In 2015, the name was changed once more to Midway University to reflect the school’s newfound university-status. Now, Midway University’s Day College program is still female-only, the School for Career Development and their ONLINE program is made available to all genders. Currently, nearly 1,200 students are enrolled at Midway University in one of the school’s many different degree programs. Midway University is a private institution.
Program Overview
As part of Midway University ONLINE, the university’s distance education platform, students are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communications. The Marketing Communications program at Midway University is designed to prepare student for a wide array of different career paths in the field of marketing. Focusing on the implementation of marketing just as much as the theory and study, students will also learn graphic design techniques along with traditional marketing courses. This program is designed to be taken entirely online and does not require students to visit the Midway University campus. Through this course of studyA minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Midway University’s Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communication is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Tuition: $49,800
#20. University of the Southwest
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In 1956, B. Clarence Evans founded Hobbs Baptist College, the foundation of what would eventually become the University of the Southwest. Founded as a place for students to receive a Christian education, the University of the Southwest continues to integrate Baptist principles into the university’s culture. In 1958, Hobbs Baptist College become a four-year college and changed its name to New Mexico Baptist College. Later in 1961, the school moved to its current site just north of Hobbs. As the school grew it was decided that the name would change one final time to University of the Southwest to better reflect the sense of community the university was hoping to foster. Today, the University of Southwest enrolls just over 1,000 students and offers fifty undergraduate programs and fifteen graduate programs. University of the Southwest is a private institution.
Program Overview
Students at the University of the Southwest are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing degree program. In this program, students will learn how to recognize promotional opportunities, create effective pricing strategies, build brand awareness, and how to use technology in marketing campaigns. This program of study is available entirely online and does not require any visits to the University of the Southwest campus. Students are also able to apply transfer credits towards their completion of this degree, but it is not required. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of the Southwest’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $51,000
#21. Upper Iowa University
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After a few personal donations and a partnership with the Methodist Church, Upper Iowa University was established in 1857. Elizabeth Alexander, a pioneer, wanted to create a place of higher-learning in the new territory they were settling, so she suggested to her husband, Robert, that they establish a school in their newly settled town of Fayette, Iowa. Over a century and a half later, Upper Iowa University still resides at its location along the Volga River in Fayette, and still maintains its relationship with the Methodist Church. Upper Iowa University has grown immensely over the years, mainly in part to the massive success it’s online program has enjoyed. Through the university’s distance education program, Upper Iowa University enrolls over 6,000 students across the world. Students can choose from just shy of one-hundred programs of study. Upper Iowa University is a private institution.
Program Overview
At Upper Iowa University, students can enroll in the school’s Marketing Major program. This program will teach students skills that are vital to being a successful marketer in the business world. Focusing on organizational, analytical, and communication skills as they relate to marketing, students will receive a pragmatic education, designed to be put into use upon graduation. This program is made available entirely online and does not require any visits to the Upper Iowa University campus. Students are not required to enter the program with any prior college credits, but are welcome to do so if they choose. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Upper Iowa University’s Marketing program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $51,600
#22. Bellevue University
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With the original mandate to provide working adults in Nebraska a way to gain a higher education, Bellevue University was opened in 1966. Originally called Bellevue College, the school grew quickly over the coming years. By 1974, Bellevue College had grown to become the fourth largest private college in the state. Bellevue College continued to grow, eventually adding a Master’s program which conferred the school’s University status, leading to the school changing its name to the current name, Bellevue University in 1994. Bellevue University was founded in the city of Bellevue, Nebraska, and still remains at the original school’s site. To facilitate growth, Bellevue University did open an additional campus in west Omaha. Today, Bellevue University enrolls over 10,000 students, many of which attend online. The university offers over seventy different degrees to its students. Bellevue University is a private institution.
Program Overview
Offered via Bellevue University’s distance education program, students are able to enroll in a Bachelor of Science – Marketing degree. This program of study is designed to prepare students for the breakneck pace of technology change often found within the field of marketing. To prepare students for the shifting landscape of marketing, students will learn how to properly analyze market trends, and to make swift and accurate decisions in regards to market changes. This program is made available entirely online and does not require students to visit the Bellevue University campus. This program accepts transfer credits but they are not required. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Bellevue University’s Bachelor of Science – Marketing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $52,070
#23. University of Minnesota
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At the turn of the 19th century, Minnesota legislature gathered funds to create a series of experimental research farms, laying the groundwork for what would later become the University of Minnesota Crookston. A decade later, in 1905, the Minnesota legislature appropriated more funds towards the experimental research farms and developed them in a a full fledged agriculture high school known as Northwest School of Agriculture. At this point, the high was affiliated with the University of Minnesota system of higher education, but it wasn’t until 1988 after shifting from a high school to a university that the school changed its name to the University of Minnesota Crookston. As part of the University of Minnesota system, University of Minnesota Crookston is known as one of the smaller schools within the system, which their slogan alludes to, “Small Campus. Big Degree.” The university enrolls just over 1,800 students across their Crookston campus, and offers its students over 30 different undergraduate degree programs. University of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution.
Program Overview
Students enrolled at University of Minnesota Crookston are able to to take the university’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing through the school’s distance education platform. University of Minnesota Crookston’s Marketing degree program takes a hands-on approach, teaching students to identify the needs and wants of customers. Students will also study sales promotions, consumer behavior, personal selling, internet marketing, and many more relevant topics of study. This program does not require any visits to the Crookston campus, and is made available entirely online. Students are able to transfer credits into the program, but are not required