Compare 32 Marketing. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $60,572.
With top graduates earning $118K, Marketing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $57K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Pennsylvania's 32 programs.
University of Pennsylvania's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $117,639, followed by Lehigh University at $85,576. The statewide average of $60,572 shows significant variation, with Penn State's accessible program ($72,396 with 80% admission rate) proving regional publics compete effectively with elite privates.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 2.3% 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 lucrative and affordable.
Highest program earnings: $117,639
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
2.3% payment burden | Excellent
7.8% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $117,639 | 91 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #2 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $85,576 | 78 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #3 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $79,586 | 64 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | $72,396 | 376 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $71,936 | 33 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | High |
| #6 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $68,543 | 153 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #7 | Susquehanna UniversityPrivate | $68,356 | 37 | $27,000 | Good | $46,359 | Challenging |
| #8 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $67,589 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | Challenging |
| #9 | $66,288 | 234 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Cabrini UniversityPrivate | $66,231 | 20 | $26,000 | Good | $33,000 | Challenging |
| #11 | Desales UniversityPrivate | $65,282 | 31 | $25,788 | Good | $33,790 | Challenging |
| #12 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $64,176 | 125 | $25,500 | Good | $42,436 | Challenging |
| #13 | Temple UniversityPublic | $63,224 | 313 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #14 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $61,594 | 91 | $25,000 | Good | $31,871 | Challenging |
| #15 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $60,176 | 28 | $25,305 | Good | $25,932 | Challenging |
| #16 | Eastern UniversityPrivate | $58,250 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $17,070 | Manageable |
| #17 | $57,867 | 96 | $25,000 | Good | $28,373 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Wilkes UniversityPrivate | $57,389 | 21 | $26,000 | Good | $29,898 | Challenging |
| #19 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | $57,306 | 14 | $25,621 | Good | $37,908 | High |
| #20 | King's CollegePrivate | $54,391 | 31 | $27,000 | Good | $35,000 | High |
| #21 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $54,209 | 111 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #22 | $53,077 | 90 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #23 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $51,468 | 5 | $26,186 | Manageable | $30,588 | High |
| #24 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $51,199 | 21 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,366 | High |
| #25 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $49,071 | 52 | $26,950 | Manageable | $38,989 | High |
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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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