Marketing at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Rasmussen's marketing program starts behind but shows exceptional momentum: graduates earn $41,377 initially—below both the state median ($46,847) and national average—but reach $58,760 by year four, a 42% jump that outpaces most competitors. That trajectory matters because it suggests graduates are gaining valuable career traction, not just treading water.

The debt picture complicates this growth story. At $37,530, borrowing here runs about $11,500 higher than Wisconsin's typical marketing program, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for debt load—meaning 95% of marketing programs leave students with less debt. With over half of students receiving Pell grants, many graduates are carrying this burden while starting $5,000+ behind peers from Wisconsin-Oshkosh or Eau Claire. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.91 means nearly a full year's salary goes toward loans, which is manageable but not ideal.

For families weighing this against Wisconsin's public options, the calculation is straightforward: you'll pay more upfront and start further behind, but year-four earnings suggest graduates close much of that gap. If your student needs the flexibility or accessibility Rasmussen offers, the strong earnings growth shows the degree can deliver career progress. If they can access UW campuses at in-state rates, those programs offer similar outcomes with significantly less debt.