U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 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 25% 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 $57,456. College Scorecard.
Samford 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 Samford 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 | $22,716 | $93,363 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $24,812 | $101,977 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $31,527 | $129,576 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $34,206 | $140,587 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $36,235 | $148,926 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (72% 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 ($70,839) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $39,355 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 Alabama colleges
Every Alabama 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 | The University of Alabama | $77,451 | $23,071 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | Auburn University | $74,702 | $20,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 3 | Samford University | $70,839 | $18,000 | $32,622 | 77% |
| 4 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $58,015 | $23,000 | $18,796 | 64% |
| 5 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $56,591 | $26,750 | $18,749 | 64% |
| 6 | University of Montevallo | $53,492 | — | $17,683 | 54% |
| 7 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $51,899 | — | $13,224 | 33% |
| 8 | University of North Alabama | $51,124 | $21,500 | $12,170 | 55% |
| 9 | University of South Alabama | $50,483 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 10 | Jacksonville State University | $47,514 | $19,500 | $14,279 | 55% |
7 more Alabama 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 Samford University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Samford University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,469
- Full cost breakdown · all 68 majors · overview
Related majors at Samford University
- Business Administration$76,584
- Economics—
- Business—
- Business Economics—
- Accounting$90,572
- Finance$93,444
Samford University Marketing questions
How much do Samford University Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Samford University earn a median $70,839 four years after graduating and $47,565 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do Samford University Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Samford University is $18,000, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is Samford University a good school for Marketing in Alabama?
On pay, Marketing graduates of Samford University earn $70,839 four years out, $15,797 above the median for the same major across 10 Alabama colleges ($55,042) and $4,031 above the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Samford University rank for Marketing in Alabama?
Of 10 Alabama colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Samford University ranks 3rd. The highest is The University of Alabama at $77,451.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $62,190 in the Birmingham, AL 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: “Samford University Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/samford-university/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).