Marketing at Belmont College

Based on comparable associate's programs nationally, this marketing degree comes with an estimated debt load of $15,597—notably lower than the typical $19,149 seen across similar programs. That translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, meaning graduates would owe roughly a third of their first-year income. While we're working with estimates here (the graduate sample is too small for reported data), the debt figure appears reasonable for a two-year credential.

The earnings picture is harder to pin down with confidence. National peer programs suggest around $42,000 in first-year earnings, but Ohio's marketing associate's programs typically produce lower outcomes—Cincinnati State's graduates, for instance, earn just $32,668. That's a substantial gap that could significantly change the value calculation. If Belmont's outcomes track closer to Ohio averages than national ones, you're looking at potentially years longer to recoup the investment.

For families considering this path, the relatively modest debt is the strongest point in its favor. But without actual outcomes data from Belmont itself, you're essentially betting that their graduates will perform closer to the national average than to other Ohio programs. The 31% Pell grant population suggests this serves many students seeking affordable credentials, which the debt level supports—but verify local employer demand for associate-level marketing positions before committing.