by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with marketing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for marketing majors, Purdue came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $58,334. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,682 for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, marketing students borrow a median amount of $19,264 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at Purdue is $363 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 89 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in marketing from Purdue in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 810 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 276 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 269 |
| Hospitality Management | 137 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 134 |
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