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Marketing at Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,014/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (54% exposed)

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

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #222 of 502 Marketing programs Top 50%

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	$520K	$516K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.2x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,400

Out-of-state: $82,720 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,608

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,253

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,325

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,014 track close to the $45,450 national median for Marketing programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Marketing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Marketing's typical career paths, with 54% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At $22,253 in median debt against $46,014 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #222 of 502 Marketing programs, Stephen F Austin State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $53,325 are relatively flat compared to the $46,014 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 8,746 students in Nacogdoches, TX.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Marketing at Stephen F Austin State University?

A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Marketing field.

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 $478,881 in decade earnings vs $519,708 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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