Marketing at Marian University

Marian's marketing program shows promising earnings growth but lands below the middle of the pack for Indiana marketing graduates. Starting salaries of $44,540 lag behind the state median of $47,326, placing this program in just the 40th percentile among Indiana schools—meaning six out of ten comparable programs in the state deliver higher initial earnings. The gap is meaningful: top Indiana programs like Notre Dame and Butler start graduates $15,000-$19,000 higher.

The positive signal here is trajectory. Graduates see a robust 34% earnings increase over four years, reaching nearly $60,000—substantially better growth than many programs show. The debt burden of $27,000 is also quite manageable, coming in well below both state and national medians. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61, graduates owe about seven months of first-year salary, which creates breathing room during those early career years.

However, the small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with a larger dataset. For an anxious parent, the key question is whether starting behind Indiana peers is offset by Marian's accessible admission (95% acceptance rate) and the program's strong earnings progression. If your child can secure admission to higher-ranked Indiana programs, those offer clearer financial advantages. But for students who need an open-access option, Marian's combination of reasonable debt and solid growth potential makes it a workable choice—just expect a slower start than the state average.