Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Worcester, MA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Worcester, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $52,677 to $69,964 per year for indexed programs. Worcester has a population of about 205,501. Median household income is $67,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $199,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Worcester

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing programs near Worcester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Worcester city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Worcester. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Clark University

Worcester, MA 1.6 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,381
Avg net price $28,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,867
Out‑of‑state$58,867
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts digital marketing page.

Digital Marketing Wages Near Worcester

Worcester is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Marketing Managers $199,280 Worcester, MA $194,420
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $90,300 Worcester, MA $88,098
Web and Digital Interface Designers $94,500 Worcester, MA $92,195
Advertising and Promotions Managers $163,090 MA statewide $159,112
Public Relations Specialists $75,610 Worcester, MA $73,766
Writers and Authors $80,490 Worcester, MA $78,527
Advertising Sales Agents $67,670 Worcester, MA $66,020
Web Developers $80,840 Worcester, MA $78,868

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Worcester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 205,501 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Worcester, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Worcester. The closest is Clark University in Worcester, MA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant University (27.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near Worcester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near Worcester are: Marketing Managers ($199,280), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($163,090), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($94,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Marlborough instead of Worcester?

Marlborough, MA is 14.4 miles from Worcester and has its own set of local digital marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Worcester an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Worcester’s median household income of $67,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Worcester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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