Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Mount Pleasant, MI (2026)

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

Mount Pleasant, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Mount Pleasant has a population of about 21,420. Median household income is $39,924 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $138,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Mount Pleasant

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing programs near Mount Pleasant, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. 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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#1

Northwood University

Midland, MI 25.1 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 59.3 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 61.6 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 61.6 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 67.6 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 71.1 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 96.7 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 100.2 miles from Mount Pleasant
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near Mount Pleasant

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Marketing Managers $138,510
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,780
Web and Digital Interface Designers $81,010
Advertising and Promotions Managers $101,610
Public Relations Specialists $65,300
Writers and Authors N/A
Advertising Sales Agents $64,800
Web Developers $98,470

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.

Mount Pleasant at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,420 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,924 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Mount Pleasant, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Mount Pleasant. The closest is Northwood University in Midland, MI (25.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Michigan-Flint (67.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles in Michigan are: Marketing Managers ($138,510), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($101,610), Web Developers ($98,470). Wages for Mount Pleasant workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Mount Pleasant?

Midland, MI is 27.3 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $39,924 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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Other Programs Available in Mount Pleasant

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Mount Pleasant:

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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