Analysis
Texas marketing programs show a dramatic range—from around $44,000 at mid-tier schools to nearly $70,000 at places like TCU—suggesting that where you earn this degree matters significantly. For Schreiner, we're working with estimates based on comparable Texas programs, which point to first-year earnings around $43,900 and debt near $23,500. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 falls comfortably within manageable territory, though these figures tell us more about the typical Texas marketing graduate than about Schreiner specifically.
The real question is whether Schreiner can deliver outcomes closer to the state median or closer to the top programs. With an 88% admission rate and 44% of students on Pell grants, the school serves a different population than UT Austin or Baylor, which may explain both the accessibility and the uncertainty around career outcomes. Marketing degrees live and die by internships, networks, and the employer brand of your school—factors that estimated data can't capture.
Given the lack of actual graduate outcomes, you're betting on Schreiner's ability to connect students with quality employers in Texas's competitive marketing landscape. If your child has strong connections to the San Antonio or Austin markets or values the small-school experience enough to accept some career-launch uncertainty, the estimated debt load won't be crushing. But if maximizing early earnings matters most, the data gaps here—combined with the wide range among Texas schools—suggest looking at programs with proven track records.
Where Schreiner University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all marketing bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Marketing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (57 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,396 | $43,941* | — | $23,500* | — | |
| $57,220 | $68,497* | $81,394 | $19,250* | 0.28 | |
| — | $63,570* | $53,053 | $45,070* | 0.71 | |
| $11,678 | $59,428* | $74,178 | $19,625* | 0.33 | |
| $54,844 | $57,162* | $59,964 | $21,775* | 0.38 | |
| $51,352 | $55,928* | $60,350 | $23,500* | 0.42 | |
| National Median | — | $44,728* | — | $24,267* | 0.54 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with marketing graduates
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Marketing Managers
Sales Managers
Fundraising Managers
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Video Game Designers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Search Marketing Strategists
Fundraisers
Survey Researchers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Schreiner University, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 41 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.