Marketing at Bellevue University

Bellevue University's marketing program lands squarely in the middle nationally but struggles within Nebraska, where it ranks in just the 40th percentile. At $45,095, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the state median and trail Creighton and Nebraska-Lincoln by substantial margins. This gap matters for Nebraska families since most students will remain in-state after graduation, competing directly with alumni from these stronger programs.

The debt picture tells a more favorable story. At $27,750, borrowers here carry slightly more than the state median but significantly less than the national average—placing this program in the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden. The 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, meaning graduates can reasonably expect to service their loans on a marketing salary, even if that salary lags behind what they'd earn with a degree from UNL or Creighton.

This program represents a reasonable option for students seeking an affordable path into marketing without the academic selectivity or higher tuition of Nebraska's flagship schools. The debt load won't be crushing, though families should recognize their graduate will likely start behind peers from stronger state programs. If your student is debt-sensitive and confident they can build their career through experience rather than alumni networks, Bellevue provides a viable entry point—just not a competitive advantage.