Marketing at Malone University

Malone's marketing graduates face a sobering reality: first-year earnings of $40,893 trail not just Ohio's median for marketing majors ($47,602) but also the national average ($44,728). While the program sits at the 40th percentile among Ohio marketing programs, that still means more than half the state's options deliver better outcomes—and we're talking about a difference of nearly $7,000 compared to what the typical Ohio marketing grad earns. For context, Miami University's marketing graduates earn $59,000 in their first year, a 44% premium over Malone.

The debt picture offers one bright spot: $27,000 sits in the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden, meaning graduates borrow less than 95% of marketing programs nationwide. This lower debt translates to a manageable 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio. However, it's worth noting the sample size here is small (under 30 graduates), which means these figures could shift considerably year-to-year.

For families weighing this investment, the core question is whether Malone's specific environment justifies earnings that lag $7,000 behind Ohio's typical marketing program. Unless there are compelling personal reasons—religious affiliation, desired campus culture, or specific connections—the numbers suggest exploring higher-performing in-state options would better serve most students' financial futures.