Best Digital Marketing Schools Near East Ridge, TN (2026)

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

East Ridge, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs. East Ridge has a population of about 22,034. Median household income is $55,988 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $124,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to East Ridge

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

Lee University

Cleveland, TN 23.3 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,222
Avg net price $18,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 47.4 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,989
Avg net price $14,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 86.7 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 118.0 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN 140.2 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,956
Avg net price $20,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 184.2 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Milligan University

Milligan, TN 187.7 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,641
Avg net price $21,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Visible Music College

Memphis, TN 272.8 miles from East Ridge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,933
Avg net price $27,820/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near East Ridge

East Ridge is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area (BLS area code 16860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Marketing Managers $124,360 Chattanooga, TN-GA $135,913
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,460 Chattanooga, TN-GA $72,634
Web and Digital Interface Designers $49,730 Chattanooga, TN-GA $54,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers $98,170 TN statewide $107,290
Public Relations Specialists $66,370 Chattanooga, TN-GA $72,536
Writers and Authors $61,400 Chattanooga, TN-GA $67,104
Advertising Sales Agents $46,580 Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,907
Web Developers $58,060 Chattanooga, TN-GA $63,454

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.

East Ridge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,034 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,988 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near East Ridge, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near East Ridge. The closest is Lee University in Cleveland, TN (23.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Georgia (77.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near East Ridge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near East Ridge are: Marketing Managers ($124,360), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($98,170), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($66,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chattanooga instead of East Ridge?

Chattanooga, TN is 4.9 miles from East Ridge 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 East Ridge an affordable place to study digital marketing?

East Ridge’s median household income of $55,988 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Ridge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 East Ridge

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for East Ridge:

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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