QS Rank:

50

Northwestern University

Illinois
,United States

Program Name
PhD in Marketing
Overview

Total Tuition Fees
$74,756

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#10
US World and News Report
#26
The World University Rankings
#50
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Midwest:
20%Others:
5%International:
15%Northeast:
25%Southeast:
15%West:
20%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Assistant Professor
Content Marketing Manager
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Analyst
College Professor
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Manager
Marketing Executive
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing and Brand Management, Digital Marketing.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7

TOEFL
90

Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 95

Transcript

Passport

Master SOP

Resume

IELTS

Academic LOR

Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
| Regular | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$18,689 / year

Overall Cost
$33,689 / year
FAQs
- Research areas include consumer behavior, quantitative marketing, judgment and decision-making, behavioral research, statistical modeling, and marketing analytics.
- The program includes coursework in marketing, psychology, statistics, and economics, followed by research papers, qualifying exams, teaching requirements, and the completion of a dissertation.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, research potential, and competitive test scores if required. Backgrounds in psychology, economics, mathematics, engineering, or business are helpful.
- The program focuses on developing deep expertise in marketing theory, research methodology, quantitative analysis, and behavioral science, preparing students for academic careers.
- The PhD in Marketing at Northwestern University is a research-focused doctoral program that trains students to conduct original scholarly research in consumer behavior, quantitative marketing, and related interdisciplinary fields.
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