Marketing at University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama's marketing program starts graduates below both the national and state medians, but what happens next should shift your calculation: earnings jump 29% by year four to $52,250, vaulting past the state median and approaching what top programs like Alabama and Auburn deliver initially. At $21,500 in debt—notably lower than both state and national averages—your child would face monthly payments around $240, reasonable against that $40K starting salary and increasingly comfortable as earnings climb.

The 60th percentile ranking among Alabama programs tells an interesting story. While graduates earn less initially than peers at Tuscaloosa or Auburn, the trajectory matters more than the starting point. By year four, UNA marketing grads are earning within $3,000 of Auburn's starting salary, having accumulated significantly less debt along the way. That 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio is quite manageable for a marketing degree, where salary growth often depends on building client relationships and proving value over time.

The tradeoff is straightforward: accept a modest first job in exchange for affordable debt and solid mid-term prospects. If your child needs to be immediately competitive with flagship university grads, this creates a gap. But for families prioritizing financial safety while still achieving professional-level outcomes, UNA delivers a clear path to typical marketing salaries without the typical marketing debt burden.