by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Aurora ranks among other schools offering degrees in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marketing Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Marketing Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Marketing Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in marketing from Aurora. This makes it the #63 most popular school for marketing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Marketing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Aurora go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,482 a year. This is less than $44,742, which is the national median of all marketing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, marketing students borrow a median amount of $22,525 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,427.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Aurora. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Aurora does not offer an online option for its marketing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in marketing from Aurora in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Aurora University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 286 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Accounting | 27 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 2 |