Marketing at Regent University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 sits in reasonable territory, particularly when peer programs across Virginia produce similar first-year outcomes around $43,400. However, the reality is sobering: this estimate tracks at the state median while other Virginia schools with reported data show a stark range—from James Madison's $61,700 down to VCU's $41,800. Without actual graduate outcomes from Regent, you're betting on whether this program lands closer to the state's stronger performers or its weaker ones.

The estimated $26,000 debt load exceeds both the Virginia median ($22,900) and sits slightly above the national median ($24,300), which matters when first-year earnings barely crack $43,000. Marketing degrees increasingly compete on networking, internship pipelines, and employer connections—factors that vary dramatically between programs but don't show up in these estimated figures. Regent's 48% Pell grant population suggests strong access, but translating a Christian university's brand into Virginia's competitive marketing landscape requires scrutiny of specific career outcomes.

The central challenge: you're evaluating this program through a statistical proxy rather than its own track record. If Regent's actual graduates outperform the state median—through stronger alumni networks or regional employer relationships—this could prove solid. If they underperform, that debt becomes harder to justify. Request placement reports and first-destination surveys directly from Regent before committing.