Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Marketing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
McNeese State University$40,923
Tulane University of Louisiana$61,413$69,685$19,5000.32
University of Louisiana at Monroe$43,652$20,5000.47
Southern University and A & M College$40,750$32,124$29,7500.73
Southern University Law Center$40,750
Southeastern Louisiana University$40,650$46,308$21,5000.53
National Median$44,728$24,2670.54

Other Marketing Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$65,538$61,413$19,500
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$43,652$20,500
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$9,940$40,750$29,750
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$40,750
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$8,373$40,650$21,500

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 McNeese State University, approximately 31% 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.