# Mississippi State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Mississippi State, MS. IPEDS 176080, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,670
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,364 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in MS: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (4 colleges, $56,539): +$4,825
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,444

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,364 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,332 | $62,774 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,372 | $62,949 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,671 | $81,779 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,704 | $90,684 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,987 | $100,683 | 3.3 years |

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

## Marketing at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $69,139 | $22,500 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Mississippi State University | $61,364 | $21,500 | $17,595 | 67% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $51,714 | $18,781 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi College | $46,780 | not reported | $27,712 | 59% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $56,640 MS, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $108,750 MS, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $48,550 MS, $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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