# University of Southern Mississippi: Marketing (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176372, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,496
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,714 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,781 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in MS: 3 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: -$15,094

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,714 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 | $19,867 | $87,216 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 5.5 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 $48,570 Hattiesburg, MS, $56,640 MS, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $86,440 Hattiesburg, MS, $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 Hattiesburg, MS, $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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