Compare 19 Marketing. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $54,417.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Marketing programs tell a different story. Across 19 programs in Michigan, earnings range from $36,312 to $78,148—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Michigan State University's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $78,148, well above the state average of $54,417. Central Michigan University follows at $69,950, while University of Michigan-Dearborn reaches $66,233. The top performers prove regional publics compete effectively in specific fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Michigan State University graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with debt clearing at a 0.3 ratio to earnings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,148 | 277 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $69,950 | 190 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $66,233 | 54 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $64,239 | 52 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #5 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $63,669 | 96 | $22,750 | Excellent | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #6 | $60,394 | 314 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $60,095 | 218 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $54,979 | 50 | $25,000 | Good | $18,264 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $54,580 | 141 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #10 | Adrian CollegePrivate | $52,172 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,405 | High |
| #11 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $51,059 | 88 | $20,842 | Good | $21,265 | Challenging |
| #12 | $50,512 | 149 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $49,399 | 13 | $24,990 | Manageable | $29,300 | High | |
| #14 | $46,621 | 39 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,953 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | $46,587 | 61 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,037 | High |
| #16 | Baker CollegePrivate | $46,130 | 17 | $25,000 | Manageable | $9,540 | Challenging |
| #17 | $42,354 | 23 | $21,474 | Manageable | $17,287 | High | |
| #18 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $40,485 | 8 | $25,000 | Challenging | $18,141 | High |
| #19 | $36,312 | 7 | $23,250 | Challenging | $23,414 | 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.
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