Marketing

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 52.14

$42,782Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,293Median earnings 4 years after
$66,987Median earnings 5 years after
$17,377Median federal debt
206Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marketing at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $42,782 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 $17,377, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Marketing (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (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
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$42,720$21,500
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$41,377$26,609

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Marketing graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $42,782 one year after graduation and $66,987 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,377.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.