Marketing at University of Phoenix-Nevada

University of Phoenix-Nevada's marketing graduates start strong with first-year earnings of $63,570—placing them in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile in Nevada. That's $19,000 above Nevada's median for marketing programs and substantially ahead of both UNR and UNLV graduates. However, this comes at a steep price: median debt of $45,070 is more than double Nevada's typical $20,500 for marketing degrees, making this one of the most expensive programs in the state.

The real concern is what happens after that first year. Earnings drop to $53,053 by year four, a 16% decline that's unusual for bachelor's degree holders. While $53,053 still beats Nevada's median, you're essentially paying premium tuition for outcomes that erode over time. The debt burden remains constant while your child's earning power decreases—not the trajectory most parents expect from a four-year investment.

For families comparing Nevada options, this boils down to whether immediate post-graduation earnings justify borrowing twice as much as you would at UNR. If your child has specific career goals that require quick market entry and strong year-one credentials, the premium might make sense. But for most families, UNR's comparable outcomes at half the debt load present a significantly safer investment, especially given the uncertain earnings trajectory here.