Marketing at Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose's marketing program lands squarely in the middle of Iowa's competitive landscape—ranking 6th among 15 schools in the state while performing better than most programs nationally. First-year graduates earn $46,480, just below the state median of $47,374 but comfortably above the national figure of $44,728. The $26,467 in typical debt is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 that suggests graduates can handle their loans without undue strain.

The earnings trajectory offers reassurance: by year four, graduates see their income climb 25% to $57,855, demonstrating that early-career momentum exists even if starting salaries lag slightly behind top Iowa programs like the University of Iowa ($52,895) or Upper Iowa ($52,313). That gap narrows over time, and the relatively modest debt load—lower than 74% of marketing programs nationally—means Saint Ambrose graduates aren't burdened while waiting for their careers to accelerate.

For Iowa families, this represents solid middle-tier value. You're not getting the immediate salary premium of Drake or Iowa State, but you're also not overpaying for the credential. The program delivers consistent outcomes that align with both state and national norms, making it a reasonable choice if your student is drawn to Saint Ambrose's campus culture and smaller institutional environment.