# Hastings College: Marketing (bachelor's)

Hastings, NE. IPEDS 181127, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hastings-college/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,319
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,708 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in NE: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (4 colleges, $71,332): -$6,624
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,100

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,708 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,646 | $89,182 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,812 | $77,505 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,933 | $90,364 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,986 | $102,942 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,290 | $112,435 | 4.0 years |

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

## Marketing at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | $85,891 | $24,250 | $31,568 | 83% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $74,165 | $23,250 | $17,747 | 67% |
| Hastings College | $64,708 | $19,500 | $24,452 | 49% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $60,000 NE, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $126,990 NE, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $65,520 NE, $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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