Marketing at Rasmussen University-Minnesota

This small Minnesota program places graduates at exactly the 75th percentile nationally for earnings—tied at $44,293—but the real concern is the debt load. At $27,167, graduates here carry about $8,000 more debt than the national median for associate-level marketing programs, while earning essentially the same as peers who borrowed less elsewhere. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.61 isn't catastrophic, but it's higher than it needs to be for an associate's degree.

The flat earnings trajectory between year one and year four is worth noting: graduates start at $44,293 and stay there. For context, Minnesota has 11 schools offering this program, and this one sits at the 60th percentile statewide—meaning it's above average but not exceptional within the state. The institution serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (51%), which matters for families evaluating financial accessibility.

Here's the practical takeaway: if your child can access this program with minimal loans, the earnings justify it. But with the small sample size (under 30 graduates) making these numbers less reliable, and debt running higher than typical for this credential, families should carefully compare total costs against other Minnesota associate programs in marketing or business. The earnings are solid; the debt is the variable that determines whether this works financially.