Marketing at Tiffin University

Tiffin University's marketing program produces first-year earnings of just $35,165—roughly $12,000 below the Ohio median and nearly $10,000 under the national average for marketing graduates. While the $27,000 debt load sits close to typical borrowing levels, it represents 77% of that first-year salary, creating an uncomfortably tight financial situation for recent graduates. Among Ohio's 51 marketing programs, this ranks at just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state programs deliver better earnings outcomes.

The gap becomes starker when comparing to Ohio's flagship institutions: Ohio State marketing graduates earn $56,465 their first year out—$21,000 more than Tiffin graduates despite similar debt loads. Even accounting for Tiffin's 80% admission rate and accessibility mission (36% of students receive Pell grants), the earnings gap suggests graduates may struggle to access the higher-paying marketing roles that justify the investment.

For Ohio families, this program represents a significant financial risk. Your child would likely graduate with typical debt but bottom-quintile earnings for their field in-state. Unless they have specific connections to Tiffin's network or compelling reasons to attend this particular institution, exploring other Ohio marketing programs—including regional campuses of state universities—would likely yield substantially better return on investment.