Marketing at Cedarville University

Cedarville's marketing program graduates earn slightly above the national median but lag behind the typical Ohio marketing graduate by about $2,600. Among marketing programs in the state, this places graduates around the 40th percentile—meaning roughly 60% of Ohio marketing programs produce higher earners. When you consider that top state programs like Miami University and Ohio State send graduates into the workforce earning $55,000-$59,000, the performance gap becomes more apparent.

The financing picture offers a partial offset. At $19,500, student debt runs well below both state and national medians, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43—manageable by most standards. However, it's worth noting the debt percentile (86th) suggests most programs nationwide require even less borrowing relative to their outcomes, which makes sense given Cedarville's private school tuition structure.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For an anxious parent, the practical question is whether paying private tuition for middle-of-the-pack Ohio earnings makes financial sense. Unless your family qualifies for substantial aid or values Cedarville's specific mission and environment, Ohio's public universities appear to deliver stronger earning potential in marketing at lower cost. If Cedarville is the choice for other reasons, at least the debt load remains reasonable enough to service on these earnings.