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    Master of Science in Marketing

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    West Lafayette, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $45,111.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 33-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $45,111 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Purdue’s STEM-designated MS Marketing program combines required marketing coursework and electives with applied learning such as case studies, market simulations, and consulting projects. Students can tailor focus areas toward topics including marketing analytics, digital marketing, social media marketing, pricing strategies, and product development.

    Focus: coursework
    #7 MS Marketing North America, QS 2026

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension)

    $82,751.00
    Avg starting salary
    $13,720.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette is $45,111 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 18 months and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
    Is Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Marketing at Purdue University West Lafayette is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.