Poughkeepsie, New York has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,468 to $28,428 per year for indexed programs. Poughkeepsie has a population of about 31,778. Median household income is $60,050 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning marketing-related role is Advertising and Promotions Manager at a median $173,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Marketing Schools to Poughkeepsie
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer marketing programs near Poughkeepsie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Poughkeepsie 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Poughkeepsie.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
62%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,073
Avg net price
$18,809/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,572
Out‑of‑state$18,822
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,171
Avg net price
$41,832/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,909
Avg net price
$19,994/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,832
Avg net price
$20,991/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,604
Out‑of‑state$44,604
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,595
Avg net price
$29,188/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,316
Avg net price
$27,256/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,400
Out‑of‑state$53,400
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$85,569
Avg net price
$44,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,353
Avg net price
$49,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York marketing page.
Marketing Wages Near Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $76,300 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $69,744 |
| Marketing Manager | $156,780 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $143,309 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $72,390 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $66,170 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $173,700 | NY statewide | $158,775 |
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.
Poughkeepsie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 31,778 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,050 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 109.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Poughkeepsie-Area Cities With Marketing Programs
- Newburgh, NY – 14.2 mi away (28,200 pop)
- Kingston, NY – 16.7 mi away (55,793 pop)
- Kiryas Joel, NY – 27.6 mi away (23,094 pop)
- Peekskill, NY – 28.1 mi away (24,053 pop)
- Danbury, CT – 30.9 mi away (176,649 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited marketing schools are near Poughkeepsie, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Poughkeepsie. The closest is State University of New York at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rockland Community College (39.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Poughkeepsie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Poughkeepsie are: Advertising and Promotions Manager ($173,700), Marketing Manager ($156,780), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($76,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Newburgh instead of Poughkeepsie?
Newburgh, NY is 14.2 miles from Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie an affordable place to study marketing?
Poughkeepsie’s median household income of $60,050 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poughkeepsie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 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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