Marketing at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in marketing earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 440 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $56,767 | $49,820 | #501 | $42,763 |
| 441 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $56,685 | $66,799 | #278 | $44,051 |
| 442 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $56,591 | $64,236 | #334 | $39,348 |
| 443 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $56,568 | $60,705 | #407 | $33,197 |
| 444 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $56,516 | $60,631 | #410 | $40,814 |
| 445 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $56,350 | $51,275 | #498 | $41,108 |
| 446 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $56,097 | $64,937 | #320 | $40,750 |
Other Marketing Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $58,995 | — |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,197 one year after graduating and $56,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #443 by median pay four years after graduation, and #407 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,922.
← All data for Western Carolina 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.