by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #669 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Marketing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,374 a year. This is less than $41,682, which is the national median of all marketing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, marketing students borrow a median amount of $21,997 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Murray State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Murray State. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 155 |
| Business Administration & Management | 36 |
| Accounting | 33 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 30 |
