Compare 11 Marketing. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $51,437.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $45K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Washington University In St Louis's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $78,896—well above the state average of $51,437. But the story extends beyond prestige: University of Central Missouri produces graduates earning $59,317 with 69% acceptance, proving accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Washington University graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $78,896
Strong outcomes ($59,317) with 69% acceptance
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
11.1% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,896 | 97 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | |
| #2 | $59,317 | 59 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $54,624 | 33 | $21,500 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $54,067 | 70 | $21,500 | Good | $15,803 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $53,891 | 228 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $50,141 | 74 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,445 | Challenging |
| #7 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $47,821 | 51 | $23,879 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging |
| #8 | Drury UniversityPrivate | $47,260 | 23 | $20,979 | Good | $26,668 | High |
| #9 | $43,070 | 24 | $19,968 | Manageable | $11,334 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $42,729 | 70 | $25,000 | Manageable | $34,177 | High |
| #11 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 12 | $24,736 | High | $20,473 | 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 →
