by our College Data Analytics TeamDigital Marketing was the 807th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 477 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 55.1% increase in digital marketing degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 214.
Our 2023 Best Digital Marketing Schools ranking analyzes 19 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for digital marketing students. Explore this or one of our many other custom digital marketing rankings further below.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. In addition to these basic digital marketing program qualifications, to serve in some digital marketing careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
Digital Marketing degree levels vary. You can get anything from a in digital marketing to the highest digital marketing degree, a . Different digital marketing degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for digital marketing graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Digital Marketing is one of 4 different types of Marketing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 50,275 |
| Other Marketing | 1,353 |
| International Marketing | 582 |
| Marketing Research | 229 |
