Marketing at Berry College

Berry College's marketing program shows modest first-year earnings of $45,374—slightly above national and state medians—but the small graduate cohort (under 30 students) means these numbers could shift significantly with just a few data points. More concerning than the sample size is the trajectory: earnings actually decline 6% by year four, dropping to $42,791. While this could reflect a few graduates pursuing graduate school or career changes, it's worth noting that most marketing programs see steady earnings growth in those crucial early career years.

The debt picture is relatively manageable at $26,000, putting graduates just over half a year's salary in the hole. This is better than many programs, though it doesn't fully compensate for earnings that lag behind Georgia's stronger marketing programs. The University of Georgia's marketing graduates earn $51,951 annually—about $6,600 more than Berry's first-year figure and nearly $10,000 more than Berry's fourth-year number. Even regional state schools like Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern show stronger outcomes.

For families considering Berry's $51,000 sticker price, the value calculation depends heavily on net cost after aid. If your student qualifies for Berry's generous work program (students can work on campus to offset costs), the math improves considerably. But at full price against in-state alternatives that cost less and show stronger earnings trajectories, this program faces a steep value challenge.