Marketing at Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Southwest Minnesota State University graduates in marketing earn 15% less 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 Southwest Minnesota 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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| 403 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $58,783 | $61,980 | #373 | $44,376 |
| 404 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,703 | $61,181 | #396 | $41,786 |
| 405 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $58,583 | $63,996 | #343 | $35,632 |
| 406 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $58,574 | $55,951 | #465 | $48,939 |
| 407 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $58,379 | $55,565 | #469 | $42,468 |
| 408 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $58,325 | $59,299 | #426 | $46,129 |
| 409 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $58,303 | $59,277 | #428 | $40,465 |
Other Majors at Southwest Minnesota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,735 | $71,933 | #580 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,654 | — | #64 of 660 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,824 | $47,734 | #430 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,559 | $49,245 | #948 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,554 | $32,802 | #269 of 610 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | $49,521 | — |
| Psychology | $47,249 | $33,099 | #689 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,219 | $43,875 | #272 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,467 | $46,368 | #370 of 420 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,510 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,904 | $41,333 | #535 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,765 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Minnesota State University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,939 one year after graduating and $58,574 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Minnesota State University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Southwest Minnesota State University ranks #406 by median pay four years after graduation, and #465 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Southwest Minnesota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,747.
← All data for Southwest Minnesota State University · Methodology
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.