# Georgia Southern University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Statesboro, GA. IPEDS 139931, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-southern-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,640
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,425 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,762 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in GA: 6 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (16 colleges, $65,480): +$3,945
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,617

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,425 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,162 | $53,756 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,564 | $55,533 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,965 | $66,145 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,408 | $81,363 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,789 | $87,467 | 2.4 years |

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

## Marketing at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $85,785 | $20,000 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Berry College | $79,602 | $26,000 | $22,320 | 70% |
| Kennesaw State University | $72,089 | $25,198 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Mercer University | $71,629 | $25,990 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia College & State University | $71,560 | $24,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Georgia Southern University | $69,425 | $25,762 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Georgia State University | $67,872 | $25,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Augusta University | $66,311 | $27,000 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Dalton State College | $64,649 | not reported | $5,012 | 25% |
| University of West Georgia | $63,104 | $26,625 | $12,786 | 44% |
| University of North Georgia | $61,155 | $21,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Valdosta State University | $59,865 | $27,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Columbus State University | $52,588 | $28,500 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $51,176 | $24,123 | $12,019 | 41% |
| Albany State University | $50,366 | $27,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| Savannah State University | $42,391 | $34,175 | $8,172 | 28% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $75,850 GA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $159,890 GA, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $103,810 GA, $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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