Marketing Careers
Find out what careers you can achieve with a Marketing degree from MBU, and how you can get there!
Marketing Careers
These are just some of the many careers a Marketing BA can prepare you for. Select a career to learn about the job, average salary, employment outlook, required education level, and more.
Sales & Marketing
Use the resources below to find more career profiles on these and hundreds of other jobs you could achieve with a Marketing BA.
Career Spotlights
Advertising and Marketing Manager
Plan advertising and marketing campaigns to sell goods and services.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Advertising firms, consultant firms, businesses across industries
Median Pay: $159,660/year
Job Outlook: +6% (faster than average)
Market Research Analyst
Study consumer preferences, business conditions, and other factors to assess potential sales of a product or service.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Businesses across industries and consulting firms
Median Pay: $79,950/year
Job Outlook: +7% (faster than average)
Logistician
Analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Manufacturing companies, consulting firms, government agencies, businesses across industries
Median Pay: $80,880/year
Job Outlook: +17% (much faster than average)
Explore Internships
No matter your major, an internship is a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and give you a real competitive edge in the job market. The McCree Center for Career Success can help find the right opportunity for you.
MBU Alumni Employers
Marketing majors are commonly employed by financial institutions, marketing and sales firms, human resources firms, and businesses across industries for positions in management, HR, marketing, and sales.
Companies that have hired our alumni include:
- Ahold Delhaize USA
- Cotality
- Elbit Systems of America
- Emerson
- Golf Monthly
- Hitachi Energy
- Houston Community College Foundation
- ITC Federal
- Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
- Marina Maher Communications (MMC)
- McClung Companies
- Moog Space and Defense Group
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
- PlanRVA
- Portfolio Talent Advisory
- Pulsar Advertising
- Risse Brothers School Uniforms
- Riverside Health
- Roanoke College
- Sanofi
- Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
- State Farm
- The Ampersand Magazine
- Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
- United States Air Force Academy
- UVA Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning
- Virginia Credit Union
What’s your path?
MBU offers dozens of complementary minors, majors, clubs and more to enhance your study of English and put you on the right path to your dream career.
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
- Business
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Studio Art
A double-major in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Business
- History
- Psychology
- Strategic Communication
Build one of these Skill Stacks to gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Data Fluency
- Creativity
Join one of these MBU clubs or professional organizations for connection and networking:
- Baldwin Program Board
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- Psychology Club
- Student Senate
- Inter-Club Council
- Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board
Consider our outstanding MBA graduate program:
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
- Business
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Leadership Studies
- Management
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Sports Management
A double-major in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Business
- Healthcare Administration
- Mathematics
- Public Policy
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- Math Club
- Criminal Justice & Leadership Club
- Baldwin Program Board
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- Student Senate
- Inter-Club Council
- Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board
Consider our outstanding MBU graduate program:
Planning for Graduate School
If you’re considering graduate school in Marketing or a career requiring an advanced degree, explore your options early. Requirements vary, but most programs require transcripts, recommendations, and a personal statement, with some also requiring prerequisite courses. Research programs early to plan ahead.
Some graduate programs require entrance exams such as the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), commonly used for business and MBA programs. Preparation can take weeks or months, so check requirements early to plan ahead.
See what graduate programs Mary Baldwin has to offer!
McCree Center for Career Success
The McCree Center for Career Success helps students connect their education to their future careers. Services include:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter support
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job searches
- Networking and professional development
- Graduate school preparation
Visit us to learn more!
