Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, marketing graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $104,631, while the bottom 20% make closer to $38,688. The median grad salary is $63,623.
Marketing graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in marketing is $41,461, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $55,827.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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