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Marketing at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,703/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (54% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (204,300 openings/yr)

ROI 4.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #260 of 502 Marketing programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Marketing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$602K	$589K	$530K
Earnings Multiple	4.8x	4.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$124,672

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$92,276

26% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,090

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's Marketing graduates start at $50,703/yr — above the $45,450 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 4.7x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Marketing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,000 in median debt clears quickly against $50,703 in annual earnings.

A #260 ranking among 502 Marketing programs places Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 32% earnings increase from $50,703 to $67,090 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

A 82% acceptance rate means Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,927 in Marion, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Advertising and promotions managers $126,960/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Marketing at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

At 55/100, the score looks reasonable — but Marketing is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Marketing at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

The 54% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →