Compare 173 Marketing. programs in the South. Average earnings: $50,436.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $30K earnings gap across 173 programs in the South, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Georgetown University's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $95,343, well above the regional average of $50,436. Southern Methodist University follows at $83,357, while Texas Christian University delivers $81,394—proving that focused program evaluation beats relying on overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgetown graduates borrow $15,500 and face just a 2.9% 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 accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $95,343 | 71 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Good |
| #2 | $83,357 | 83 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $81,394 | 90 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Challenging |
| #4 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $80,945 | 82 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #5 | $77,908 | 245 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $76,370 | 185 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $75,472 | 147 | $20,500 | Excellent | $46,609 | Challenging |
| #8 | $74,178 | 193 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #9 | University Of DelawarePublic | $72,845 | 229 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $72,730 | 174 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Manageable |
| #11 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $71,357 | 131 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #12 | $70,724 | 174 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $69,685 | 185 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Manageable | |
| #14 | University Of FloridaPublic | $67,098 | 223 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #15 | $67,030 | 35 | $26,000 | Good | $50,215 | High | |
| #16 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $66,956 | 355 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Manageable |
| #17 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $66,940 | 338 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #18 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $65,117 | 109 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #19 | $65,054 | 560 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | High | |
| #20 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $64,758 | 238 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #21 | $64,110 | 148 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $62,978 | 269 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Challenging |
| #23 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $62,764 | 466 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #24 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $62,545 | 131 | $24,211 | Good | $53,549 | High |
| #25 | $62,400 | 374 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | 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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