Best Marketing Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$63,983
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,049
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint Cloud State University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
MN | +$295,928 | $59,442 | $21,389 | $23,350 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of West Florida
Grad rate: 57.0% |
FL | +$233,896 | $54,620 | $18,504 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indian River State College
Grad rate: 44.4% |
FL | -$96,684 | $37,754 | $11,764 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ozarks Technical Community College
Grad rate: 31.2% |
MO | -$177,206 | $35,104 | $12,540 | $19,812 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Marketing Degrees by State
Browse Marketing programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.