U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 67% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,214.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,526. College Scorecard.
Baker College Marketing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Marketing nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Baker College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,976 | $53,293 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $11,362 | $50,561 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $12,546 | $55,830 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $13,754 | $61,205 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $17,964 | $79,940 | 3.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (16% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Marketing graduates 4 years after graduating ($54,164) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,753 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Marketing at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Marketing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | $90,453 | $23,896 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 2 | Central Michigan University | $75,661 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | $73,340 | $23,625 | $9,492 | 58% |
| 4 | Western Michigan University | $71,371 | $25,750 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 5 | Grand Valley State University | $69,592 | $25,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| 6 | Oakland University | $69,448 | $25,715 | $9,120 | 58% |
| 7 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $68,606 | $26,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| 8 | Northern Michigan University | $68,157 | $23,000 | $14,085 | 52% |
| 9 | Wayne State University | $67,504 | $24,382 | $12,766 | 58% |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Flint | $67,437 | $29,000 | $7,007 | 40% |
| 11 | Adrian College | $66,808 | $27,000 | $25,368 | 48% |
| 12 | Ferris State University | $66,023 | $25,450 | $8,624 | 47% |
| 13 | Northwood University | $62,860 | $25,169 | $27,232 | 63% |
| 14 | Cornerstone University | $62,782 | $21,488 | $20,301 | 62% |
| 15 | Eastern Michigan University | $61,063 | $27,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 16 | Davenport University | $60,463 | $25,000 | $17,707 | 57% |
| 17 | Saginaw Valley State University | $58,783 | $26,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| 18 | Walsh College | $58,073 | $15,150 | — | — |
| 19 | Baker College | $54,164 | $36,504 | $13,157 | 36% |
| 20 | Alma College | $53,871 | — | $20,694 | 63% |
10 more Michigan colleges offer Marketing but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Marketing graduates
Marketing specialist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Sales Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Baker College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Baker College
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 36% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $35,833
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
Related majors at Baker College
- Business Administration$65,591
- Accounting$63,286
- Finance$71,345
- Human Resources$61,954
Baker College Marketing questions
How much do Baker College Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Baker College earn a median $54,164 four years after graduating and $45,136 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do Baker College Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Baker College is $36,504, about 67% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is Baker College a good school for Marketing in Michigan?
On pay, Marketing graduates of Baker College earn $54,164 four years out, $12,958 below the median for the same major across 20 Michigan colleges ($67,122) and $12,644 below the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Baker College rank for Marketing in Michigan?
Of 20 Michigan colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Baker College ranks 19th. The highest is Michigan State University at $90,453.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $66,780 in Michigan and $78,760 nationally. Others include sales managers and web and digital interface designers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Baker College Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/baker-college/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).