Marketing at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's marketing graduates start at $55,158—nearly $6,000 above Minnesota's median for the program and an impressive $10,000 above the national figure. While this places them in the 95th percentile nationally, the state comparison is more telling: at the 60th percentile among Minnesota programs, they're competitive but not exceptional in a state with strong business education. Still, trailing only the U of M system and a few select competitors is solid positioning for a school with an 89% admission rate.

The debt picture deserves attention here, though. At $18,735, graduates carry less than both state and national medians, yielding a comfortable 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio that most families would find manageable. However, the program ranks in the 90th percentile for debt nationally, meaning 90% of marketing programs saddle students with more—a statistical quirk worth understanding. This suggests marketing programs generally carry less debt than many other majors.

The major caveat: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift significantly with a larger sample. That said, for Minnesota families weighing in-state options, Saint Mary's delivers above-average starting salaries with below-average debt, making it a reasonable choice if the school's culture and location work for your student.