Marketing at Capital University

Capital University's marketing program shows notably lower debt than most competitors—just $27,000 compared to the national median of $24,267, landing in the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden. First-year earnings of $50,572 beat the national median by about $6,000 and rank in the 77th percentile nationally. However, within Ohio, where this program sits around the 60th percentile, graduates earn about $3,000 more than the state median but trail the major public universities by roughly $5,000-$9,000.

The concerning pattern here is the earnings trajectory: graduates actually see their pay decline by 6% over four years, from $50,572 to $47,581. While the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with more data, this downward trend is the opposite of what you'd expect as young professionals gain experience. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 remains manageable, meaning typical monthly loan payments should be affordable on these salaries.

For families focused on keeping debt low while still earning above-average first-year salaries, this program delivers on those fronts. But the earnings decline and the gap with Ohio's flagship universities suggest this may not position graduates as competitively for marketing career advancement. If your student can access Ohio State or Miami at a similar cost, those programs show stronger earning power.