# East Carolina University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,870
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,626 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,992 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (12 colleges, $65,448): +$8,178
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,818

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,626 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Marketing at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $95,163 | $21,500 | $41,555 | 84% |
| East Carolina University | $73,626 | $24,992 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Wingate University | $72,630 | $23,100 | $20,748 | 46% |
| High Point University | $69,721 | not reported | $38,707 | 74% |
| Appalachian State University | $69,439 | $19,500 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $66,574 | $21,500 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $64,321 | $26,675 | $27,426 | 49% |
| Campbell University | $63,181 | $18,994 | $24,516 | 61% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $59,747 | $27,375 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Western Carolina University | $56,568 | $23,508 | $13,315 | 60% |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $49,827 | $26,354 | $17,432 | 42% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $45,930 | not reported | $13,479 | 47% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $73,300 Greenville, NC, $78,410 NC, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $131,330 Greenville, NC, $150,470 NC, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $106,770 Greenville, NC, $97,990 NC, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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