Compare 480 Marketing. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,319. Top programs: $117,639+.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $41K earnings gap across 480 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Pennsylvania's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $117,639, well above the $54,319 average. Georgetown ($95,343) and Boston College ($89,379) follow, but the variation shows program excellence exists beyond name recognition—outcomes depend on curriculum and connections, not overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 2.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Brigham Young University leads with a 5.0% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $117,639
Strong outcomes ($83,366) with 69% acceptance
2.3% payment burden | Excellent
5.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $117,639 | 91 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #2 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $95,343 | 71 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #3 | Boston CollegePrivate | $89,379 | 127 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $85,576 | 78 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #5 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $83,366 | 98 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #6 | $83,360 | 222 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #7 | $83,357 | 83 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $81,394 | 90 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Challenging |
| #9 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $80,945 | 82 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #10 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $79,997 | 92 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Challenging |
| #11 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $79,586 | 64 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #12 | $78,896 | 97 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | |
| #13 | $78,864 | 127 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $78,148 | 277 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $77,908 | 245 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | $77,885 | 146 | $25,023 | Excellent | $43,757 | Challenging |
| #17 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $77,629 | 101 | $23,000 | Excellent | $44,413 | Challenging |
| #18 | $76,482 | 188 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $76,370 | 185 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Providence CollegePrivate | $76,266 | 124 | $27,000 | Excellent | $46,300 | Challenging |
| #21 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $75,956 | 7 | $24,840 | Excellent | $23,772 | Manageable |
| #22 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $75,634 | 301 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #23 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $75,472 | 147 | $20,500 | Excellent | $46,609 | Challenging |
| #24 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $75,350 | 117 | $26,000 | Excellent | $50,500 | Challenging |
| #25 | $74,369 | 103 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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