Compare 7 Marketing. programs in Rhode Island. Average earnings: $61,976.
Marketing programs produce graduates earning between $49,096 and $76,266—a $27K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Rhode Island, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Providence College's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $76,266, well above the state average of $61,976. Bryant University follows at $70,098, while Roger Williams University reaches $69,280—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Providence College graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 6.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Providence CollegePrivate | $76,266 | 124 | $27,000 | Excellent | $46,300 | Challenging |
| #2 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | $70,098 | 150 | $26,849 | Excellent | $55,956 | High |
| #3 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $69,280 | 77 | $26,940 | Excellent | $49,892 | Challenging |
| #4 | $66,017 | 73 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | $53,783 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $41,621 | High |
| #6 | $49,290 | 55 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #7 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $49,096 | 38 | $20,500 | Good | $14,512 | 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.
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