Analysis
A debt load around $23,000 paired with first-year earnings near $48,000 creates a manageable 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratioβfigures drawn from similar marketing programs across California and Master's University's peer institutions. This puts the estimated financial profile squarely in the middle of what you'd expect from a bachelor's in marketing: not the $63,000 starting salaries that University of Phoenix-California graduates report, but also not a precarious financial position. California's marketing programs show considerable variation, and without actual outcome data for Master's University specifically, you're working with educated guesses based on state patterns.
The challenge here is that marketing careers often reward hustle, networking, and internship experience as much as the degree itself. A program at a smaller Christian university in Santa Clarita won't automatically open the same doors as one at Santa Clara or USD, where higher earnings likely reflect both stronger alumni networks and proximity to major business centers. If your child thrives in a faith-based environment and plans to build professional connections independently, these estimated numbers suggest reasonable risk. But if you're banking on the institution's placement power alone, the lack of reported data makes it harder to gauge whether Master's University delivers competitive outcomes in this field.
Where The Master's University and Seminary Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all marketing bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Marketing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (28 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,930 | $48,229* | β | $22,988* | β | |
| β | $63,570* | $53,053 | $45,070* | 0.71 | |
| $59,241 | $58,493* | $79,997 | $19,712* | 0.34 | |
| $56,444 | $56,313* | $69,411 | $21,375* | 0.38 | |
| $13,160 | $54,286* | $45,421 | $38,234* | 0.70 | |
| $7,424 | $52,072* | $60,322 | $12,304* | 0.24 | |
| National Median | β | $44,728* | β | $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 The Master's University and Seminary, approximately 19% 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 15 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.