Business and commerce: every university, ranked by pay
Marketing at The University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's degree · Norman, Oklahoma · 684 graduates in two years
What do OU marketing graduates earn?
Median yearly pay of graduates who had federal aid, from the College Scorecard. Hidden where too few graduates to publish.
What does it take to get into OU?
Admission is to the university, not the program, at most US schools.
How much does OU cost?
Sticker price for a year, and what students actually paid after grants.
The cost by family income, debt and who finishes are on OU's page.
What careers does Marketing lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Accountant (CPA)Count, check and explain the money. A four year degree, one hard exam, and a job in every town.$84kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Financial AnalystWork out what a company or an investment is really worth, and explain it to people betting money on your answer.$103kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Marketing SpecialistPlan and run the campaigns that get a product in front of people, then prove with numbers whether it worked.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- ActuaryPut a price on risk. A math degree, a long ladder of exams, and a median of $130,000 a year.$130kTypical pay7 to 12 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Affiliate MarketerYou earn a small commission when people buy through your links. Most earn little, and the few who earn a lot built an audience first.$1kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AI Automation Agency OwnerYou build AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots, voice agents and automations for small businesses. A new market that needs real technical and sales skill.$3kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Marketing at other universities
The same program elsewhere, Oklahoma first, then the best paid.
| University | Pay, five years out | Debt | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma | $69,917 | $19,500 | 75% |
| University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $127,236 | $7,500 | 5% |
| Washington University in St. LouisMissouri | $126,365 | Hidden | 12% |
| Villanova UniversityPennsylvania | $120,117 | $24,524 | 27% |
| Boston CollegeMassachusetts | $117,860 | $19,000 | 16% |
| Elon UniversityNorth Carolina | $115,923 | $19,500 | 66% |
| Santa Clara UniversityCalifornia | $111,959 | $19,500 | 48% |
| Lehigh UniversityPennsylvania | $111,261 | $23,250 | 26% |
| Brigham Young UniversityUtah | $107,013 | $14,125 | 68% |
| Tulane UniversityLouisiana | $105,566 | $18,000 | 14% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignIllinois | $103,337 | $16,125 | 42% |
| Georgetown UniversityDistrict of Columbia | $101,321 | $16,000 | 13% |
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Pay is the median for graduates who received federal aid, measured one and five years after finishing; debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with The University of Oklahoma. Figures describe past students.