Marketing at University of North Dakota

Marketing graduates from the University of North Dakota start strong and get stronger, with earnings jumping from roughly $49,000 to over $64,000 in just four years—a 32% increase that suggests these graduates are landing roles with genuine advancement potential. That first-year salary already exceeds both the national marketing median ($44,728) and performs solidly within North Dakota, placing at the 60th percentile among state programs.

The manageable $24,187 in debt means graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.50—they'll owe about half their first year's salary. That's a comfortable starting point, and as earnings climb into the mid-$60,000 range by year four, the debt burden becomes increasingly negligible. Among the state's six marketing programs, UND sits in the middle of the pack for starting salaries, trailing Minot State but ahead of NDSU's main campus and well ahead of Rasmussen.

For families weighing this program, the trajectory matters more than the starting point. UND marketing grads aren't just treading water—they're building careers with real income growth. The combination of reasonable debt and strong earnings progression makes this a solid investment, particularly for students planning to stay in the region where this degree appears to hold genuine market value.