Marketing at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 227 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in marketing earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan 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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| 166 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $71,501 | $72,717 | #169 | $42,038 |
| 167 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $71,431 | $67,700 | #260 | $52,877 |
| 168 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $71,399 | $70,149 | #211 | — |
| 169 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $71,371 | $75,252 | #121 | $53,081 |
| 170 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,293 | $70,045 | #214 | $42,782 |
| 171 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $71,246 | $74,942 | #126 | $51,968 |
| 172 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $71,199 | $66,585 | #282 | $55,814 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,081 one year after graduating and $71,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.