# Western Washington University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Bellingham, WA. IPEDS 237011, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-washington-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,375
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,323 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,498 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in WA: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $74,556): -$5,233
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,515

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,323 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,915 | $57,213 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,147 | $62,671 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,539 | $77,698 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,301 | $107,653 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,984 | $123,969 | 4.3 years |

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

## Marketing at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $88,114 | $15,171 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $88,114 | $15,171 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $88,114 | $15,171 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Washington State University | $76,595 | $19,949 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Seattle University | $72,518 | $20,750 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Western Washington University | $69,323 | $17,498 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Eastern Washington University | $64,677 | $20,416 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Whitworth University | $59,781 | $26,610 | $26,534 | 71% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage $63,570 Bellingham, WA, $95,120 WA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $133,220 Bellingham, WA, $174,000 WA, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported Bellingham, WA, $130,480 WA, $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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