U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study; 56 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 46% 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 $20,801. College Scorecard.
Valdosta State 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 Valdosta State 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 | $9,378 | $42,389 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $9,541 | $43,125 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $11,877 | $53,684 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $14,906 | $67,375 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $15,905 | $71,891 | 2.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (24% 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 ($59,865) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,349 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 Georgia colleges
Every Georgia 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 | University of Georgia | $85,785 | $20,000 | $13,936 | 90% |
| 2 | Berry College | $79,602 | $26,000 | $22,320 | 69% |
| 3 | Kennesaw State University | $72,089 | $25,198 | $15,048 | 52% |
| 4 | Mercer University | $71,629 | $25,990 | $23,847 | 70% |
| 5 | Georgia College & State University | $71,560 | $24,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| 6 | Georgia Southern University | $69,425 | $25,762 | $15,267 | 55% |
| 7 | Georgia State University | $67,872 | $25,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| 8 | Augusta University | $66,311 | $27,000 | $13,787 | 49% |
| 9 | Dalton State College | $64,649 | — | $5,012 | 25% |
| 10 | University of West Georgia | $63,104 | $26,625 | $12,786 | 43% |
| 11 | University of North Georgia | $61,155 | $21,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| 12 | Valdosta State University | $59,865 | $27,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| 13 | Columbus State University | $52,588 | $28,500 | $13,115 | 42% |
| 14 | Georgia Southwestern State University | $51,176 | $24,123 | $12,019 | 41% |
| 15 | Albany State University | $50,366 | $27,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| 16 | Savannah State University | $42,391 | $34,175 | $8,172 | 28% |
10 more Georgia 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 Valdosta State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Valdosta State University
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 42% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,361
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at Valdosta State University
- Business Administration$56,047
- Business—
- Business Economics—
- Accounting$60,751
- Finance$68,453
Valdosta State University Marketing questions
How much do Valdosta State University Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median $59,865 four years after graduating and $41,483 one year after. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do Valdosta State University Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Valdosta State University is $27,500, about 46% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Is Valdosta State University a good school for Marketing in Georgia?
On pay, Marketing graduates of Valdosta State University earn $59,865 four years out, $5,615 below the median for the same major across 16 Georgia colleges ($65,480) and $6,943 below the U.S. median ($66,808). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Valdosta State University rank for Marketing in Georgia?
Of 16 Georgia colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Valdosta State University ranks 12th. The highest is University of Georgia at $85,785.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $64,840 in the Valdosta, GA 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: “Valdosta State University Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/valdosta-state-university/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).