Marketing at University of Louisiana at Monroe

ULM's marketing program costs graduates about half a year's salary in debt—a reasonable burden that beats both the national average and what most Louisiana marketing programs require. While first-year earnings of $43,652 trail the national median slightly, they exceed the Louisiana median by $6,000, placing this program in the 60th percentile statewide. That state context matters: for Louisiana families keeping their student in-state for tuition savings, this represents a solid middle-tier option that outperforms 60% of alternatives without the debt load of pricier programs.

The caution here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 recent graduates means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. This also makes it harder to assess longer-term earnings trajectories or whether graduates consistently secure marketing positions versus general business roles. The $20,500 debt figure sits in the 80th percentile nationally, meaning most programs nationwide burden students with less debt, though this is offset by lower tuition costs at regional public universities.

For families weighing Louisiana options, ULM delivers better-than-state-average outcomes at a manageable debt level. It's not competing with Tulane's $61,000 earnings, but it's holding its own against LSU and other state schools while keeping debt reasonable. Just recognize the data limitations before banking on these specific numbers.