U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 41 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 43% 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 $20,915. College Scorecard.
University of Michigan-Flint 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 University of Michigan-Flint'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 | $1,517 | $7,130 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $2,386 | $11,214 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $3,752 | $17,634 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $9,167 | $43,085 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $12,333 | $57,965 | 1.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.7 years, the average time graduates took (20% 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 ($67,437) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,026 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 University of Michigan-Flint, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Michigan-Flint
- Acceptance rate: 70% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,230
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Michigan-Flint
- Business Administration$64,086
- Economics—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Accounting$63,442
- Finance$68,826
- Human Resources$64,437
University of Michigan-Flint Marketing questions
How much do University of Michigan-Flint Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of University of Michigan-Flint earn a median $67,437 four years after graduating and $44,379 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do University of Michigan-Flint Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of University of Michigan-Flint is $29,000, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is University of Michigan-Flint a good school for Marketing in Michigan?
On pay, Marketing graduates of University of Michigan-Flint earn $67,437 four years out, $315 above the median for the same major across 20 Michigan colleges ($67,122) and $629 above the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Michigan-Flint rank for Marketing in Michigan?
Of 20 Michigan colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, University of Michigan-Flint ranks 10th. 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 $59,990 in the Flint, MI 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: “University of Michigan-Flint Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).