# Iowa State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Ames, IA. IPEDS 153603, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,304
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,482 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in IA: 6 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (11 colleges, $66,482): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$326

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,482 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,582 | $45,714 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 3.3 years |

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

## Marketing at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $81,994 | $25,000 | $22,531 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $72,757 | $17,750 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Drake University | $71,246 | $19,250 | $29,127 | 74% |
| Loras College | $69,010 | $27,000 | $20,716 | 68% |
| Saint Ambrose University | $66,714 | $26,467 | $24,691 | 61% |
| Iowa State University | $66,482 | $23,250 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Grand View University | $65,010 | $27,000 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Mount Mercy University | $57,111 | $27,000 | $20,168 | 58% |
| Buena Vista University | $55,330 | $25,994 | $18,846 | 62% |
| Upper Iowa University | $54,858 | $31,000 | $20,942 | 34% |
| University of Dubuque | $53,011 | $23,375 | $23,386 | 40% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $61,100 Ames, IA, $66,390 IA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $133,150 Ames, IA, $134,010 IA, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $77,720 Ames, IA, $69,060 IA, $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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