# Taylor University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Upland, IN. IPEDS 152530, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/taylor-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,939
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,191 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,182 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (16 colleges, $65,491): +$12,700
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,383

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,191 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,143 | $66,348 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,262 | $70,947 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $18,100 | $74,391 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,504 | $96,601 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,050 | $123,506 | 2.9 years |

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

## Marketing at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $91,088 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $84,725 | $19,264 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Taylor University | $78,191 | $20,182 | $24,865 | 74% |
| Butler University | $70,154 | $26,000 | $36,041 | 80% |
| Anderson University | $68,644 | $27,000 | $25,021 | 54% |
| University of Evansville | $68,363 | not reported | $18,499 | 65% |
| Valparaiso University | $66,773 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana State University | $66,087 | $26,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Ball State University | $64,895 | $24,730 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $64,077 | $27,000 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Manchester University | $63,919 | $25,250 | $18,805 | 46% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $63,333 | $25,437 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Marian University | $61,951 | $27,000 | $24,018 | 67% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $56,516 | $21,550 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $54,734 | $19,000 | $19,932 | 69% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $63,700 IN, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $131,470 IN, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $63,430 IN, $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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