Marketing
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marketing at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $46,844 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 $22,625, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $41,377 | $26,609 |
Other programs at Eastern Illinois University
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$58,817 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$55,825 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$55,569 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree
$54,476 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,370 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,862 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,757 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$49,342 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,117 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,070 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,390 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$43,955 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$43,587 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,500 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,284 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,582 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$40,489
Frequently asked questions
How much do Marketing graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $46,844 one year after graduation and $63,447 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.