Marketing at Georgetown University

Georgetown's marketing program commands nearly $75,000 in starting salaries—67% above the national median and significantly ahead of George Washington ($55K) and Catholic University ($52K). While it ranks in the 80th percentile statewide (just five DC schools offer this major), the more striking comparison is national: these graduates earn more than 95% of marketing majors across 855 programs nationwide. The $17,000 median debt is exceptionally low for a private university, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under three months of gross income.

The trajectory looks sustainable, with earnings climbing to $95,343 by year four (a 27% increase). Georgetown's placement in Washington's professional economy—with access to corporate headquarters, consulting firms, and trade associations—appears to translate marketing credentials into compensation levels that rival more technical fields. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests this isn't a massive program, but the data remains reliable enough to draw conclusions.

For families who can manage Georgetown's overall cost structure, this represents a rare convergence: elite selectivity, manageable debt, and earnings that actually justify the institution's reputation. Your child would be starting their career with a significant financial advantage over peers from other marketing programs.