With college now costing public university students an average of $37,343, and private schools costing quadruple that, at an average of $121, 930, picking a degree and major is more crucial than ever. A Marketing degree was named number two on Salary.com’ s, “Eight College Degrees that will Earn Your Money Back”. Three top jobs with the most significant ROI are as follows:
Marketing Manager
Median Salary: $86,591
30-Year Earnings: $5,107,134
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Public College: 136%
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Private College: 41%
Product/Brand Manager
Median Salary: $92,216
30-Year Earnings: $5,438,896
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Public College: 145%
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Private College: 44%
Public Relations Manager
Median Salary: $86,127
30-Year Earnings: $5,079,767
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Public College: 135%
ROI of Degree Earner Attending Private College: 41%
All statistics are based on salary.com’s article, “EightCollege Degrees that will Earn Your Money Back.”