U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 185 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% 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 $26,697. College Scorecard.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Nebraska-Lincoln'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 | $12,751 | $54,829 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 2.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% 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 ($74,165) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,616 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 Nebraska colleges
Every Nebraska 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 | Creighton University | $85,891 | $24,250 | $31,568 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $74,165 | $23,250 | $17,747 | 67% |
| 3 | Hastings College | $64,708 | $19,500 | $24,452 | 49% |
3 more Nebraska 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 Nebraska-Lincoln, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 67% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,887
- Full cost breakdown · all 96 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Business Administration$67,918
- Economics$75,784
- Management Science / Analytics$96,087
- Business Economics$83,175
- Accounting$78,760
- Finance$77,504
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Marketing questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median $74,165 four years after graduating and $51,354 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do University of Nebraska-Lincoln Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $23,250, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln a good school for Marketing in Nebraska?
On pay, Marketing graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn $74,165 four years out, $2,833 above the median for the same major across 4 Nebraska colleges ($71,332) and $7,357 above the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for Marketing in Nebraska?
Of 3 Nebraska colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 2nd. The highest is Creighton University at $85,891.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $58,750 in the Lincoln, NE 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 Nebraska-Lincoln Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).