Marketing at Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington's marketing graduates start below both state and national medians, earning $42,196 in their first year—about $3,700 less than the typical Washington marketing grad. Within the state, this program sits just below the midpoint, trailing the University of Washington campuses by roughly $9,000 and even falling short of Washington State University's outcomes by about $5,000. The 34th percentile national ranking suggests this program delivers below-average results compared to marketing degrees nationwide.

The debt picture offers a silver lining. At $20,416, graduates borrow slightly more than the state median but substantially less than the national average, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48. That means graduates can expect to pay about six months of their first year's salary in total student debt—a workable burden. Earnings do grow by 15% over four years to $48,378, showing steady if unspectacular progression.

For families choosing between Washington marketing programs on value alone, this represents a middling option. If your child can gain admission to UW or WSU, those programs deliver meaningfully higher earnings. However, with EWU's 92% acceptance rate providing accessible admission and below-average debt, it may work for students who need a clear path to a four-year degree and aren't competing for spots at more selective schools. Just understand you're trading lower upfront selectivity for below-average earning potential.