Marketing at Wilmington University

Wilmington University's marketing program produces first-year earnings of $39,794—about $7,300 below Delaware's state median and trailing both the University of Delaware and national averages by a substantial margin. The $20,430 debt load is relatively manageable at roughly half of first-year income, but graduates are starting their careers in the bottom quartile both statewide and nationally. Among Delaware's four marketing programs, this ranks near the bottom.

The 28% earnings growth by year four brings graduates to $50,946, which exceeds both national and state medians at that point. This suggests the program may provide foundational skills that pay off with experience, though the starting salary gap is significant. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably with more data, but the pattern of lower initial earnings followed by solid growth appears consistent.

For families focused on immediate post-graduation earnings, this program underperforms its in-state competition. However, the modest debt burden and eventual earnings progression make it less risky than the percentile rankings might suggest. If your child is considering this program, factor in that they'll likely need financial support during those early career years when earnings lag behind peers from other Delaware schools.