Marketing at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 367 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in marketing earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 60 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $82,233 | $85,567 | #43 | $53,415 |
| 61 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $82,070 | $83,466 | #59 | $52,085 |
| 62 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $81,994 | $86,248 | #39 | $52,895 |
| 63 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $81,945 | $90,864 | #23 | $52,374 |
| 64 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $81,731 | $85,045 | #47 | $46,934 |
| 65 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $81,582 | $77,321 | #98 | $54,173 |
| 66 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $81,368 | $74,040 | #140 | $48,229 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,374 one year after graduating and $81,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.