Best Online Marketing Programs in Escanaba, MI (2026)

Escanaba, Michigan has 4 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $138,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Escanaba

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

#1

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 58.0 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 54.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 117.6 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 83.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI 140.3 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,045
Avg net price $12,822/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 163.0 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI 182.7 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,442
Avg net price $3,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,250
Out‑of‑state$8,010
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 187.9 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northwood University

Midland, MI 201.2 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 201.2 miles from Escanaba BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing Wages Near Escanaba

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$66,780
Marketing Manager$138,510
Public Relations Specialist$65,300
Advertising and Promotions Manager$101,610

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.


Escanaba at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Escanaba. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (58.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (97.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles in Michigan are: Marketing Manager ($138,510), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($101,610), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($66,780). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba 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 Escanaba an affordable place to study marketing?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba 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 Escanaba

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

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 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.