Marketing
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL
$36,386Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,686Median earnings 4 years after
$62,207Median earnings 5 years after
$25,250Median federal debt
47Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marketing at Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $36,386 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,303 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,728–$93,152). Median debt is $25,250, about 69% of first-year earnings.
Marketing (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $69,273 | $20,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $56,684 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $51,687 | $19,472 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $51,137 | $21,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,065 | $24,567 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $50,012 | $23,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $48,663 | $24,017 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $46,844 | $22,625 |
| North Central College Naperville | $45,464 | $20,484 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $44,417 | $20,201 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $43,892 | $24,250 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $43,320 | $13,000 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $43,196 | $20,325 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $42,782 | $17,377 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $42,720 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Marketing graduates from Columbia College Chicago make?
The median salary is $36,386 one year after graduation and $62,207 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.