Marketing at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in marketing earn 77% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt University Compares for Marketing
All 37 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $255,357 | $259,700 | #1 | $183,993 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $166,668 | $173,426 | #2 | $117,372 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $140,404 | $153,376 | #3 | $88,966 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $124,730 | $126,814 | #5 | $99,698 |
| 5 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $120,626 | $128,726 | #4 | $72,658 |
| 6 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $112,192 | $116,141 | #6 | $79,634 |
| 7 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $111,964 | $106,567 | #9 | $71,071 |
| 8 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $110,154 | $111,994 | #7 | $70,739 |
| 9 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $109,948 | $111,818 | #8 | $70,861 |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $105,355 | $103,511 | #11 | $61,017 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $88,966 one year after graduating and $140,404 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for marketing?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 77% more than the national median for marketing ($79,106), and the median federal debt at graduation is $60,500.
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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.