Marketing is a lucrative field, but some of the top schools in the U.S. for such a degree come with a high price tag.

Therefore, it is important to pick the best school possible and College Factual has compiled a list of the nation's best schools for marketing.

For their methodology, graduate earnings were given increased importance, especially when considering starting salaries. If a student ever has to take out a loan, it will be important to secure a job that will allow him or her to pay back the money, especially at some of these institutions.

Also considered with high importance was the overall quality of the school. Marketing may be lucrative, but that means it is also competitive and a quality institution will look more appealing to potential employers.

Here is the top 10, click HERE for the full list and HERE for the full methodology.

1. Bentley University

Location: Waltham, Mass.

Acceptance rate: 43 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $45,000/$87,000

2. University of Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, Penn.

Acceptance rate: 10 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $53,000/$146,000

3. Bryant University

Location: Smithfield, R.I.

Acceptance rate: 77 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $45,000/$89,000

4. Southern Methodist University

Location: Dallas, Texas

Acceptance rate: 54 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $48,000/$97,000

5. Emerson College

Location: Boston, Mass.

Acceptance rate: 48 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $41,000/$70,000

6. Lehigh University

Location: Bethlehem, Penn.

Acceptance rate: 31 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $48,000/$107,000

7. Georgetown University

Location: Washington D.C.

Acceptance rate: 17 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $54,000/$121,000

8. Syracuse University

Location: Syracuse, N.Y.

Acceptance rate: 51 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $52,000/$92,000

9. Washington University in St. Louis

Location: St. Louis, Mo.

Acceptance rate: 18 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $52,000/$104,000

10. Villanova University

Location: Villanova, Penn.

Acceptance rate: 46 percent

Avg. starting/mid-career salary: $47,000/$117,000