U.S. median for this major: $66,808.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% 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 $27,661. College Scorecard.
Marketing at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | James Madison University | $89,944 | $21,040 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $86,338 | $22,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 3 | George Mason University | $69,210 | $21,233 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $68,622 | $21,500 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 5 | Radford University | $62,981 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 6 | Old Dominion University | $61,550 | $27,125 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 7 | Virginia State University | $53,709 | $27,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 8 | Hampton University | $47,479 | $23,355 | $25,319 | 57% |
7 more Virginia 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 VSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
Related majors at VSU
- Business Administration$49,764
- Business Economics—
- Accounting$72,375
VSU Marketing questions
How much do VSU Marketing graduates earn?
Marketing graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $53,709 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Marketing graduates across 497 colleges is $66,808.
How much debt do VSU Marketing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marketing graduates of Virginia State University is $27,000, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,214.
Where does VSU rank for Marketing in Virginia?
Of 8 Virginia colleges reporting Marketing graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 7th. The highest is James Madison University at $89,944.
What jobs do Marketing graduates get?
A common career is marketing specialist, with a median wage of $81,660 in the Richmond, VA 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: “Virginia State University Marketing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/marketing (College Scorecard and BLS data).