Marketing at Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen's associate degree in marketing produces graduates earning $44,293 in their first year—above the national median and exactly at Florida's median for this program. That 75th percentile national ranking is genuine, though with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these figures could shift with a larger sample. The debt load of $27,167 is concerning, sitting well above the national typical debt of $19,149 for marketing associate's programs, though it matches what other Florida students in this field are borrowing.

The bigger red flag is the earnings trajectory: graduates see essentially zero growth from year one to year four, stuck at $44,488. For a marketing degree, where experience typically translates to better-paid positions, this stagnation suggests limited advancement opportunities or that graduates may be cycling through entry-level roles. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 means students are borrowing roughly seven months of their first-year salary—not catastrophic, but uncomfortable when paired with flat earnings.

With 55% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a population that particularly needs career momentum. The starting salary is respectable, but the lack of earnings growth over four years means the modest debt burden never gets easier to manage. If your child pursues this, they should have a clear plan for career progression beyond what the typical graduate achieves.