Marketing
Bachelor's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN
$56,668Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,725Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,274Median federal debt
139Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marketing at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $56,668 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 $18,274, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Marketing (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $63,906 | $19,000 |
| Butler University Indianapolis | $60,438 | $25,500 |
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola | $51,244 | — |
| Trine University Angola | $51,244 | — |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion | $50,703 | $25,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $50,703 | $25,000 |
| Taylor University Upland | $49,939 | $17,682 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $49,556 | $23,250 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $45,095 | $21,688 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $44,742 | $27,000 |
| Marian University Indianapolis | $44,540 | $27,000 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $42,480 | $21,825 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $41,942 | $25,218 |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake | $41,436 | $19,500 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $40,814 | $18,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Marketing graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $56,668 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,274.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.