Marketing at University of North Florida

University of North Florida marketing graduates start near the bottom half of Florida programs but see solid momentum—earnings jump 28% by year four, reaching $55,793. That growth trajectory outpaces what you'll find at many peer schools, suggesting UNF alumni gain traction in the job market once they establish themselves. Still, even with that climb, they trail flagship programs like University of Florida ($56,454 starting) and Florida State ($49,808 starting) throughout their early careers.

The real advantage here is debt: $18,684 is remarkably low, sitting well below both the state median ($21,374) and the national benchmark ($24,267) for marketing programs. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, graduates typically owe less than half their first-year salary—manageable by any standard. For a family watching college costs, this matters more than the moderate starting salary might suggest.

The tradeoff is straightforward: you're not getting top-tier Florida earnings out of the gate, but you're also not gambling with heavy debt loads. If your child plans to stay in Jacksonville's growing business market and values financial flexibility early in their career, this program delivers reasonable value. For families targeting the highest-earning marketing roles, UF or Miami might justify their premium despite higher costs.