Compare 7 Marketing. programs in Washington. Average earnings: $56,335.
The highest-earning Marketing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Washington State University's Marketing program leads with graduates earning $70K, well above the $56K average statewide. University of Washington-Seattle follows at $68K, while Seattle University reaches $66K—proving that program quality varies independently of overall school selectivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington-Seattle graduates borrow $15K and face just a 4.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $69,991
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
4.4% payment burden | Excellent
13.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,991 | 181 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $67,757 | 176 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $65,906 | 82 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Challenging |
| #4 | $62,280 | 115 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $48,378 | 76 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | $44,971 | 6 | $20,891 | Manageable | $17,284 | Challenging |
| #7 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 13 | $25,000 | High | $35,875 | High |
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 →
