Location: Fort Wayne, IN•In-State Tuition: $30,446•Admission Rate: 57%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$47,326
Est. from IN median (18 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$26,000
Est. from IN median (11 programs)

Analysis

Indiana marketing programs show a wide range of first-year outcomes, from $64,000 at Notre Dame to figures closer to the state median of $47,000. Based on comparable marketing programs across Indiana, Indiana Tech graduates would likely earn around $47,300 in their first year—solidly in line with the state average and above the national benchmark of $44,700. The estimated $26,000 in debt sits near both state and national norms for marketing degrees, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55.

The practical math works in your child's favor here: with debt just over half of first-year earnings, loan payments would consume roughly 10-12% of take-home pay on a standard repayment plan. That's sustainable for most households, especially as marketing salaries typically grow with experience. The challenge is that Indiana Tech sits well below the state's top performers—you're looking at a $16,000 gap compared to Purdue and nearly $10,000 less than nearby Trine. That difference adds up to roughly $80,000 over five years.

The key question is whether Indiana Tech offers something—location convenience, smaller classes, specific industry connections—that justifies accepting mid-market earnings potential. The debt load is reasonable enough that this program won't trap your child financially, but the estimated earnings suggest it won't provide the same career acceleration as Indiana's stronger-performing marketing programs.

Where Indiana Institute of Technology Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all marketing bachelors's programs nationally

Indiana Institute of Technology (estimated ±10%)Other marketing programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Marketing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (27 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne$30,446$47,326*—$26,000*—
University of Notre DameNotre Dame$62,693$63,906*$73,166$19,000*0.30
Butler UniversityIndianapolis$45,980$60,438*$61,624$26,000*0.43
Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette$9,992$56,668*—$19,264*0.34
Trine UniversityAngola$35,600$51,244*$63,152—*—
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional CampusesAngola$9,576$51,244*$63,152—*—
National Median—$44,728*—$24,267*0.54
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with marketing graduates

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

$159,660/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Marketing Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

$159,660/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fundraising Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

$132,870/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

$95,380/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Video Game Designers

Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.

$95,380/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

$76,950/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Search Marketing Strategists

Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.

$76,950/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fundraisers

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

$66,490/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

$63,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Indiana Institute of Technology, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.