# Saint Cloud State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Saint Cloud, MN. IPEDS 174783, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,453
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,847 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,450 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in MN: 5 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (15 colleges, $68,772): +$6,075
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,039

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,847 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,909 | $40,269 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,871 | $44,617 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,034 | $54,394 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $14,781 | $66,810 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,989 | $85,830 | 2.3 years |

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

## Marketing at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $86,246 | $22,750 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of St Thomas | $77,870 | $27,000 | $29,155 | 76% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $76,285 | $18,735 | $11,704 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $76,183 | $26,500 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $74,847 | $23,450 | $13,529 | 40% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $74,079 | $25,000 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Winona State University | $70,203 | $25,000 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $68,772 | $25,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Augsburg University | $68,757 | $25,000 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Metropolitan State University | $67,031 | $27,000 | $16,863 | 44% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $65,512 | $25,000 | $27,846 | 71% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $63,653 | $19,056 | $27,705 | 68% |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $63,579 | $22,587 | $12,212 | 50% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $58,574 | $23,425 | $15,291 | 45% |
| North Central University | $50,707 | $21,500 | $25,817 | 66% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $73,000 St. Cloud, MN, $87,510 MN, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $124,290 St. Cloud, MN, $151,670 MN, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $79,350 St. Cloud, MN, $82,650 MN, $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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