Best Online Marketing Programs in Dodge City, KS (2026)

Dodge City, Kansas has 4 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Dodge City has a population of about 27,652. Median household income is $67,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $154,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Dodge City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer marketing programs near Dodge City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dodge City 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 Dodge City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 84.9 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 59.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sterling College

Sterling, KS 103.5 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 31.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,846
Avg net price $22,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS 134.4 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 37.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,468
Avg net price $11,404/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS 139.5 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 18.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,694
Avg net price $27,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Friends University

Wichita, KS 145.1 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 38.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,113
Avg net price $27,715/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 147.7 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS 149.5 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 36.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,152
Avg net price $22,671/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 158.6 miles from Dodge City BOC Score 45.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,058
Avg net price $20,205/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing Wages Near Dodge City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$70,430
Marketing Manager$154,510
Public Relations Specialist$64,860
Advertising and Promotions Manager$148,560

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.


Dodge City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,652Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Dodge City, KS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Dodge City. The closest is Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS (47.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is High Plains Technology Center (98.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles in Kansas are: Marketing Manager ($154,510), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($148,560), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($70,430). Wages for Dodge City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Dodge City?

Garden City, KS is 48.2 miles from Dodge City and has its own set of local marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dodge City an affordable place to study marketing?

Dodge City’s median household income of $67,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dodge City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.