# University of Denver: Marketing (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127060, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-denver/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,016
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,173 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,739 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $67,634): +$6,539
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,365

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,173 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,097 | $83,001 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,211 | $66,951 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $22,940 | $94,742 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $31,759 | $131,165 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $47,222 | $195,027 | 5.8 years |

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

## Marketing at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $74,173 | $22,739 | $36,131 | 76% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $64,069 | $24,000 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Fort Lewis College | $56,044 | not reported | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $99,040 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $93,050 CO, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $181,580 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $180,850 CO, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $98,330 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $95,880 CO, $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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