Compare 12 Marketing. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $43,779.
With top graduates earning $69,685, Marketing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $25K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Tulane University Of Louisiana's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $69,685, well above the $43,779 state average. Louisiana State University follows at $57,006, demonstrating that both selective and accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes when program quality drives results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Tulane graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 6.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program both high-earning and easily affordable.
Highest program earnings: $69,685
Strong outcomes ($57,006) with 74% acceptance
6.0% payment burden | Excellent
17.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,685 | 185 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $57,006 | 236 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $49,497 | 16 | $22,675 | Good | $11,428 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $46,308 | 74 | $22,113 | Manageable | $10,611 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $42,922 | 45 | $18,750 | Manageable | $15,048 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $40,923 | 28 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | High |
| #7 | $40,501 | 80 | $22,902 | Manageable | $13,655 | High | |
| #8 | $38,289 | 54 | $22,135 | Challenging | $18,071 | High | |
| #9 | $38,289 | 24 | $21,500 | Challenging | $10,174 | High | |
| #10 | $37,720 | 24 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,730 | High | |
| #11 | $32,124 | 16 | $29,251 | High | $16,237 | High | |
| #12 | $32,079 | 18 | $26,000 | High | $27,371 | 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 →
