# Emporia State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Emporia, KS. IPEDS 155025, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emporia-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,830
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,527 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in KS: 7 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (8 colleges, $62,811): -$7,284
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,281

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,527 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,452 | $49,816 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,905 | $51,787 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,229 | $61,896 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $82,624 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,531 | $84,960 | 4.0 years |

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

## Marketing at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $70,404 | $21,893 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $69,837 | $25,000 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Washburn University | $65,379 | $27,000 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Benedictine College | $63,361 | $25,701 | $27,891 | 62% |
| Fort Hays State University | $62,261 | $31,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Pittsburg State University | $60,219 | $23,994 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Emporia State University | $55,527 | $27,000 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Wichita State University | $52,709 | $20,250 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $70,430 KS, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $159,990 KS, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $70,620 KS, $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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