Compare 157 Marketing. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $54,659.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Marketing tells a different story. Across 157 programs, earnings range from $64,541 to $83,360—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $83,360, well above the $54,659 average. Washington University in St. Louis follows at $78,896, while University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delivers $78,864—proving that both public and private programs compete at the top when evaluated by outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Washington University in St. Louis graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, graduates can pay off loans with about three months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $83,360
Strong outcomes ($78,148) with 84% 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 | $83,360 | 222 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #2 | $78,896 | 97 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | |
| #3 | $78,864 | 127 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $78,148 | 277 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $76,482 | 188 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $75,634 | 301 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #7 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $73,964 | 111 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #8 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $73,410 | 146 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #9 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $73,166 | 69 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #10 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $70,052 | 60 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | $69,950 | 190 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $69,870 | 505 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #13 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $69,513 | 143 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #14 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $68,938 | 35 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #15 | University Of KansasPublic | $67,616 | 180 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Manageable |
| #16 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $67,367 | 186 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #17 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $66,692 | 117 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #18 | $66,233 | 54 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,132 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $64,831 | 71 | $25,000 | Good | $31,504 | Challenging |
| #20 | $64,541 | 102 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $64,425 | 23 | $23,770 | Excellent | $22,739 | Manageable |
| #22 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $64,239 | 52 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #23 | $64,234 | 97 | $22,057 | Excellent | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $64,113 | 244 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $63,775 | 96 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Manageable |
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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