U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 96 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% 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 $23,604. College Scorecard.
Southeastern Louisiana 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 Southeastern Louisiana 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 | $10,507 | $47,597 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $10,309 | $46,700 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $12,380 | $56,081 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $16,672 | $75,524 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $18,184 | $82,374 | 3.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($53,477) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,989 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 Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana 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 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $98,503 | $19,500 | $39,949 | 86% |
| 2 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $60,408 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 3 | Southern University and A & M College | $56,097 | $29,750 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 4 | Southern University Law Center | $56,097 | $29,750 | — | — |
| 5 | Nicholls State University | $53,871 | $23,025 | $12,947 | 54% |
| 6 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $53,685 | $24,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| 7 | Loyola University New Orleans | $53,481 | $26,000 | $23,696 | 59% |
| 8 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $53,477 | $21,500 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $52,371 | $23,406 | $7,022 | 38% |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | $51,474 | $18,324 | $12,384 | 38% |
| 11 | Louisiana Tech University | $51,118 | $21,335 | $11,864 | 64% |
| 12 | McNeese State University | $44,589 | — | $12,493 | 47% |
| 13 | Grambling State University | $41,150 | $41,562 | $19,809 | 36% |
2 more Louisiana 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 Southeastern Louisiana University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southeastern Louisiana University
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,482
- Full cost breakdown · all 37 majors · overview
Related majors at Southeastern Louisiana University
- Business Administration$51,621
- Accounting$59,067
- Finance$62,917
Southeastern Louisiana University Marketing questions
How much do Southeastern Louisiana University Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median $53,477 four years after graduating and $40,650 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do Southeastern Louisiana University Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University is $21,500, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is Southeastern Louisiana University a good school for Marketing in Louisiana?
On pay, Marketing graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn $53,477 four years out, $4 below the median for the same major across 13 Louisiana colleges ($53,481) and $13,331 below the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southeastern Louisiana University rank for Marketing in Louisiana?
Of 13 Louisiana colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Southeastern Louisiana University ranks 8th. The highest is Tulane University of Louisiana at $98,503.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $51,620 in the Hammond, LA 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: “Southeastern Louisiana University Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).