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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Marketing bachelor graduates in Illinois earn a weighted average salary of $60,209 3 years after graduation. This places Illinois graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, marketing graduates earn 7% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our marketing rankings cover 21 of the 26 programs available in Illinois, accounting for 93% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$16,109
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$78,864
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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Cost$11,139
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,779
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$22,415
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,938
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$12,688
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,031
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$13,484
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,336
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$19,966
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,704
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$35,555
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$73,410
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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Cost$11,990
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,456
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$29,430
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,367
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$23,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,440
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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Cost$21,110
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,860
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$12,388
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,427
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$18,815
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,495
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$16,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,389
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$17,977
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,530
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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Cost$20,564
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,204
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$23,439
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,335
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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Cost$18,409
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,322
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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Cost$22,431
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,501
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$26,457
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,348
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in marketing in Illinois?
Years
4.9 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in marketing in Illinois is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.9 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in marketing earn in Illinois?
Salary
$60,209
The median bachelor's degree in marketing graduate earns $60,209 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in marketing cost in Illinois?
Net cost
$20,649
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in marketing is $20,649. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.