Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
Analysis
A $26,000 debt load for earnings around $42,000 puts this program right in line with what marketing bachelor's degrees typically deliver in New York. The estimated 0.61 debt-to-earnings ratio—based on comparable programs across the state—suggests manageable repayment, though these figures come from peer institutions rather than Yeshiva's own graduates in this major.
What's worth noting is the gap between this estimated performance and what several other New York marketing programs actually report. Syracuse and Fordham graduates earn $55,000-$58,000 in their first year, significantly outpacing the state median. That spread raises questions about whether Yeshiva's program delivers similar outcomes or tracks closer to the middle of the pack. The school's selective admission profile (1410 average SAT) suggests it attracts strong students, but without actual earnings data, you're making assumptions about how that translates into career results.
The fundamentals aren't alarming—marketing degrees generally produce reasonable debt-to-earnings ratios, and the estimates here reflect that pattern. But you're betting on outcomes without a track record to verify them. If Yeshiva's career network in New York delivers access similar to what Fordham or Syracuse provides, the investment could work out better than the estimates suggest. If it doesn't, you're looking at a fairly standard marketing degree outcome at a higher cost of living.
Where Yeshiva University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all marketing bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Marketing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (44 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,900 | $42,381* | — | $26,000* | — | |
| $63,061 | $57,777* | $68,357 | $26,951* | 0.47 | |
| $61,992 | $55,261* | — | $26,933* | 0.49 | |
| $50,850 | $49,398* | $73,714 | $26,000* | 0.53 | |
| $44,405 | $49,312* | $64,500 | $27,000* | 0.55 | |
| $51,424 | $48,509* | $67,096 | $26,000* | 0.54 | |
| National Median | — | $44,728* | — | $24,267* | 0.54 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with marketing graduates
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Marketing Managers
Sales Managers
Fundraising Managers
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Video Game Designers
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Search Marketing Strategists
Fundraisers
Survey Researchers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Yeshiva University, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 28 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.