U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 75 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% 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 $71,932. College Scorecard.
Saint Louis University 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 Saint Louis University'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 | $22,501 | $92,254 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $21,854 | $89,601 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $21,880 | $89,708 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $21,702 | $88,978 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $27,466 | $112,611 | 3.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (73% 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 ($72,251) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $36,813 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 Missouri colleges
Every Missouri 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 | Washington University in St Louis | $100,489 | $17,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| 2 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $83,256 | — | $22,066 | 66% |
| 3 | Saint Louis University | $72,251 | $24,877 | $24,398 | 80% |
| 4 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $66,333 | $25,977 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 5 | Southeast Missouri State University | $61,400 | $20,678 | $15,882 | 58% |
| 6 | Northwest Missouri State University | $57,705 | $20,500 | $16,244 | 54% |
| 7 | Lindenwood University | $57,255 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| 8 | Missouri Western State University | $57,015 | $25,950 | $13,251 | 39% |
| 9 | Park University | $56,834 | — | $21,032 | 38% |
| 10 | Evangel University | $56,063 | $22,416 | $18,669 | 65% |
| 11 | Harris-Stowe State University | $53,868 | — | $9,922 | 28% |
| 12 | Columbia College | $51,037 | $24,599 | $22,715 | 42% |
| 13 | University of Central Missouri | $50,774 | $21,500 | $14,462 | 54% |
7 more Missouri 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 Saint Louis University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Saint Louis University
- Acceptance rate: 75% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $70,783
- Full cost breakdown · all 75 majors · overview
Related majors at Saint Louis University
- Business Administration$91,483
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Business Economics$80,588
- Accounting$90,963
- Finance$93,647
- Human Resources$76,354
Saint Louis University Marketing questions
How much do Saint Louis University Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Saint Louis University earn a median $72,251 four years after graduating and $42,729 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do Saint Louis University Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Saint Louis University is $24,877, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is Saint Louis University a good school for Marketing in Missouri?
On pay, Marketing graduates of Saint Louis University earn $72,251 four years out, $14,996 above the median for the same major across 13 Missouri colleges ($57,255) and $5,443 above the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Saint Louis University rank for Marketing in Missouri?
Of 13 Missouri colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Saint Louis University ranks 3rd. The highest is Washington University in St Louis at $100,489.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $74,130 in the St. Louis, MO-IL area 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: “Saint Louis University Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-louis-university/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).