Marketing at Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 528 graduates a year
Western Governors 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 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Governors 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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| 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 |
| 170 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,293 | $70,045 | #214 | $42,782 |
Other Majors at Western Governors University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $131,198 | $95,292 | #2 of 54 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $129,303 | $92,416 | #2 of 99 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $108,836 | $84,242 | #82 of 459 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $107,585 | $93,151 | #2 of 27 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,114 | $85,861 | #168 of 966 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $89,625 | $74,026 | — |
| Computer Science | — | $83,860 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,654 | $66,432 | #94 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,644 | $66,651 | #10 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,767 | $58,784 | #337 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,284 | $44,958 | #139 of 345 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $52,090 | $46,271 | #75 of 177 |
| Education | $49,646 | $41,421 | #35 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Governors University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,877 one year after graduating and $71,431 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Governors University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Western Governors University ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #260 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Western Governors University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,929.
← All data for Western Governors 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.