Marketing at Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,474/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (54% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (204,300 openings/yr)
ROI
12.7x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
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 | $567K | $558K | $508K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.7x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 32% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 52 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,944
Out-of-state: $106,076 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,962
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,338
57% growth from Year 1
About Rhode Island College
With 81% of applicants admitted, Rhode Island College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 4,630 in Providence, RI. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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Marketing managers
$161,030/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Advertising and promotions managers
$126,960/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Marketing at Rhode Island College?
This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Marketing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Marketing careers?
With 54% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $508,296 in decade earnings vs $566,622 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Marketing from Rhode Island College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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