Marketing at St. John's University-New York

St. John's marketing graduates face a particularly difficult first year, earning just $33,534—roughly $10,000 below the New York state median and landing in the bottom 5th percentile nationally. That's a tough start when you're carrying $27,000 in debt, though it's worth noting the debt load itself is fairly typical for marketing programs.

The dramatic turnaround by year four deserves attention: earnings jump 84% to $61,548, vaulting past both state and national benchmarks. This suggests St. John's graduates may need time to leverage their degrees, whether through building networks, gaining experience, or transitioning to better roles. Among New York's 44 marketing programs, this eventual outcome places them in the 25th percentile—still below stronger performers like Syracuse ($57,777) or Fordham ($55,261), but respectable for a school with an 80% admission rate.

The real question is whether your family can weather that first year financially. If your child will be living at home in Queens or has financial support to manage through an entry-level salary period, the eventual earnings trajectory makes this workable. But if they're counting on immediate post-graduation income to service debt or support themselves, the initial $33,534 salary creates real strain. The program ultimately delivers reasonable value for a private New York university, but timing matters significantly.