Compare 17 Marketing. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $47,571.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $37K earnings gap across 17 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Georgia's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $66,940, well above the state average of $47,571. Georgia State follows at $59,099, while Georgia College delivers $58,977—proving that public universities dominate Georgia's marketing landscape regardless of selectivity differences.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Georgia graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Dalton State College leads with a 12.2% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $66,940 | 338 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #2 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $59,099 | 262 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Manageable |
| #3 | $58,977 | 110 | $22,250 | Good | $15,753 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $55,121 | 230 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $54,454 | 201 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $54,175 | 128 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $52,304 | 112 | $23,970 | Good | $15,047 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $50,956 | 40 | $24,199 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging |
| #9 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $48,509 | 26 | $12,937 | Excellent | $8,848 | Manageable |
| #10 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $44,873 | 30 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,568 | Challenging |
| #11 | Berry CollegePrivate | $42,791 | 13 | $23,250 | Manageable | $29,771 | High |
| #12 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $42,789 | 29 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | High |
| #13 | $40,254 | 44 | $24,779 | Challenging | $19,136 | High | |
| #14 | $37,769 | 33 | $26,000 | Challenging | $13,815 | High | |
| #15 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $37,321 | 11 | $25,024 | Challenging | $10,892 | High |
| #16 | $32,391 | 20 | $18,851 | High | $9,000 | High | |
| #17 | $29,976 | 24 | $28,000 | High | $15,692 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
