Marketing at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in marketing earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 385 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $60,408 | $69,927 | #216 | $40,219 |
| 386 | Nichols College Dudley, MA | $60,365 | $53,158 | #485 | — |
| 387 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $60,303 | $61,962 | #375 | $45,001 |
| 388 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $60,222 | $68,190 | #246 | $42,478 |
| 389 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $60,219 | $62,517 | #366 | $44,401 |
| 390 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $60,217 | $65,781 | #302 | $43,612 |
| 391 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $60,198 | $61,828 | #385 | $42,569 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,478 one year after graduating and $60,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #388 by median pay four years after graduation, and #246 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.