Compare 8 Marketing. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $58,792.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $22K earnings gap across 8 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Seton Hall University's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $70,858, well above the $58,792 average across New Jersey programs. Close behind, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ($64,985) and Rutgers University-New Brunswick ($64,960) demonstrate that strong outcomes aren't limited to any single institution type.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Seton Hall graduates borrow $22,750 and face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, New Jersey City University leads with a 12.1% family burden, keeping total debt manageable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $70,858 | 108 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging |
| #2 | $64,985 | 31 | $25,000 | Good | $30,444 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $64,960 | 126 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $61,711 | 32 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,884 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $55,199 | 45 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #6 | Kean UniversityPublic | $52,851 | 89 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | $51,342 | 78 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $48,432 | 25 | $20,500 | Good | $21,923 | Challenging |
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 →
