Marketing at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 331 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in marketing earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State 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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| 259 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $66,673 | $67,787 | #255 | $43,828 |
| 260 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $66,574 | $71,443 | #184 | $43,619 |
| 261 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $66,542 | $67,674 | #261 | $47,897 |
| 262 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $66,482 | $69,931 | #215 | $48,304 |
| 263 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $66,477 | $67,588 | #262 | — |
| 264 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $66,462 | $70,925 | #192 | $50,572 |
| 265 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $66,333 | $71,123 | #189 | $43,641 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,304 one year after graduating and $66,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Iowa State University ranks #262 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.