Marketing at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in marketing earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista University Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 453 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $55,527 | $57,646 | #448 | $40,830 |
| 454 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $55,522 | $56,450 | #461 | $39,218 |
| 455 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $55,339 | $52,671 | #488 | — |
| 456 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $55,330 | $58,200 | #441 | $42,972 |
| 457 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $55,280 | $56,204 | #463 | $33,516 |
| 458 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $55,261 | $59,483 | #424 | $48,060 |
| 459 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $55,252 | $58,809 | #435 | — |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,972 one year after graduating and $55,330 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #456 by median pay four years after graduation, and #441 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,931.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.