Marketing at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

First-year earnings of $51,244 place this program in the 80th percentile nationally for marketing degrees—well above both the national median of $44,728 and Indiana's median of $47,326. While the debt figure is estimated from similar programs across Indiana at $26,000, these earnings suggest graduates can manage that burden with a debt-to-earnings ratio around 0.51, which means less than six months of gross income to cover the full debt load.

What makes this particularly notable is that Trine's regional campus holds its own against the state's flagship programs. Only Notre Dame, Butler, and Purdue's main campus report higher earnings for marketing graduates in Indiana. The 23% earnings growth to $63,152 by year four indicates graduates aren't just landing decent entry-level positions—they're advancing. For a regional campus with relatively selective admission (22%), this suggests strong employer connections or program quality that translates to real labor market value.

The main uncertainty is that estimated debt figure, which could be higher or lower for this specific cohort. But even if actual debt runs several thousand dollars above the state median, the earnings performance provides meaningful cushion. For families weighing the investment in a marketing degree at a regional campus versus a larger state school, these outcomes suggest Trine delivers comparable or better results with potentially more personalized attention.