# Grambling State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Grambling, LA. IPEDS 159009, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grambling-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,150 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $41,562 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in LA: 13 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (13 colleges, $53,481): -$12,331
- Versus the U.S. median: -$25,658

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.72 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,150 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,666 | $88,104 | 10.2 years |
| 30-48k | $19,007 | $89,713 | 10.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,743 | $102,627 | 11.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,525 | $115,758 | 13.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,310 | $119,463 | 13.8 years |

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

## Marketing at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $98,503 | $19,500 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $60,408 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $56,097 | $29,750 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $56,097 | $29,750 | not reported | not reported |
| Nicholls State University | $53,871 | $23,025 | $12,947 | 54% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $53,685 | $24,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $53,481 | $26,000 | $23,696 | 59% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $53,477 | $21,500 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $52,371 | $23,406 | $7,022 | 38% |
| University of New Orleans | $51,474 | $18,324 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $51,118 | $21,335 | $11,864 | 64% |
| McNeese State University | $44,589 | not reported | $12,493 | 47% |
| Grambling State University | $41,150 | $41,562 | $19,809 | 36% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $59,690 LA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $110,700 LA, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $68,790 LA, $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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