Marketing at Whitworth University

Whitworth's marketing graduates earn roughly $3,400 less than the Washington state median for this program and trail national figures as well, landing in the 40th percentile statewide. That puts them about $9,000 behind University of Washington graduates and even behind Washington State's numbers. For a program charging enough to generate $26,610 in median debt—$8,000 more than the typical Washington marketing graduate carries—these outcomes raise questions about return on investment.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 isn't catastrophic, and Whitworth's relatively low admission barriers (87% acceptance rate) mean it serves students who might not access flagship programs. But families should recognize they're paying private school prices for below-average state outcomes. Since Washington has 12 programs to choose from, including several public options with stronger earnings and lower debt, the value case here depends heavily on fit factors beyond pure economics.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these figures could shift significantly year to year. If Whitworth's community and smaller setting matter to your student, the debt load is manageable. But if career earnings are the priority, Washington's public universities deliver noticeably better financial outcomes for marketing majors at lower cost.