Marketing at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Wilkes 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 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wilkes 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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| 163 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $71,561 | $78,173 | #91 | $46,968 |
| 164 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $71,560 | $74,079 | #139 | $49,540 |
| 165 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $71,539 | $72,734 | #168 | $48,072 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,326 | $63,062 | #314 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,468 | $53,818 | #343 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Sociology | $58,006 | $36,814 | #108 of 462 |
| Biology | $57,332 | $38,513 | #441 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,033 | $29,007 | #647 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,038 one year after graduating and $71,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Wilkes University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,625.
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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.