# University of Arizona: Marketing (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,066
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,111 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,125 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (4 colleges, $75,099): +$9,012
- Versus the U.S. median: +$17,303

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,111 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,353 | $57,284 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 2.0 years |

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

## Marketing at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $84,111 | $22,125 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $75,099 | $16,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $69,834 | $21,500 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $59,540 Tucson, AZ, $71,940 AZ, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $138,880 Tucson, AZ, $145,690 AZ, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $79,980 Tucson, AZ, $98,070 AZ, $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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