Careers
All types of businesses rely on professionals who can create marketing strategies and employ techniques to be successful in the marketplace. Prepare yourself for an assortment of exciting career opportunities in fields like advertising, brand management, retail, logistics management, market research, sales and more.
Take advantage of rapid job growth in marketing-related fields
The continued expansion of the global marketplace will spur new jobs in a variety of fields connected to marketing, especially market research. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs for market research analysts will grow by 20% through 2028, a rate that is much faster than average. The BLS also expects a faster-than-average increase in high-paying management jobs in advertising, promotions and marketing.
Know your value
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn on average 64% more per week than those with a high school diploma. The difference in total earnings over the course of a person's career could be as much as $1 million.
Sample job titles for marketing graduates
- Brand manager
- Market researcher analyst
- Advertising executive
- Sales associate
- Media planner
- Digital marketing manager
- Marketing strategist
- Communications director
- Business development manager
College of Business Career Success Center
Students in this marketing program will be equipped with the requisite tools to make an immediate impact as professionals. The College of Business’ Career Success Center helps students develop a career path and provides networking opportunities with employers and recruiters that lead to internships and jobs. Find more information on the Career Success Center's website.
Additional career services
An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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