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Marketing Major: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

Marketing graduates are in demand across every industry.

Marketing is one of the most dynamic areas of business because it focuses on satisfying the ever-changing wants and needs of people. Professional marketers research and identify target audiences, develop products and services, formulate pricing strategies, develop advertising campaigns, implement methods of distribution and manage ongoing customer relationships.

7%

projected employment growth for market research analysts from 2024 to 2034

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$63,500

average starting salary for marketing majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

Marketing Career Outlook

Career opportunities for graduates of the BSBA in Marketing abound in all types of organizations, including manufacturing firms, wholesaling companies, retail stores, financial institutions, law and accounting firms, hospitals, universities, professional sports teams, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and countless other settings.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for market research analysts is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average for all occupations.

What Skills Will You Gain From Majoring in Marketing?

  • Selling and sales management
  • Advertising & integrated marketing communications
  • New product development
  • Services marketing
  • Marketing for non-profit organizations
  • Global marketing
  • Brand and reputation management
  • Digital marketing

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$20

median co-op hourly pay

for marketing majors, class of 2024

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for marketing majors include:

  • Aramark
  • Blackrock
  • Comcast
  • Fanatics
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • JPMorganChase
  • Pepsi
  • Publicis
  • Urban Outfitters
Roger Kfoury

Drexel gives you the hands-on experience, but most people don’t realize that, more importantly, it helps you acclimate to being a professional so after graduation you’ll have the skills to network and take on big responsibilities in the work place.

Roger Kfoury ’17

Assistant Brand Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Read more about Roger

What Can You Do With a Marketing Degree?

A major in marketing prepares students for the many opportunities that exist in product and brand management, marketing research, advertising, digital marketing, customer analytics, retailing, channel management, logistics and physical distribution, professional personal selling and sales management, purchasing, wholesaling, marketing planning and analysis, public relations, marketing entrepreneurship and new-product development.

Common Job Titles for Marketing Graduates

  • Marketing Manager
  • Communications Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Brand Manager
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Content Marketing Specialist
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Marketer
  • Marketing Automation Specialist

What Do Marketing Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for marketing graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $63,500. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Where Drexel LeBow Marketing Graduates Work

Recent LeBow marketing graduates found positions at the following companies:

  • Accenture
  • AdVenture Media Group
  • Allbirds
  • Amazon
  • Comcast
  • Ditto PR
  • Fanatics
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • McKinsey
  • New York Yankees
  • Vanguard

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations allow you to expand your local and national network while also broadening your skill set through professional development opportunities.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the Drexel LeBow MBA and MS in Marketing.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Connect with Us

Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

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