Marquette University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Marquette University at a glance

• 7,660

  students enrolled

• 3,221

  degrees and certificates a year

• 83%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,487

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,690

• $65,241

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,257

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Marquette University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Milwaukee County, where the college is.

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• 1,046

  open professional jobs

• 99

  entry level

  12 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  54 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Milwaukee County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $62,118

  median household income

  Milwaukee County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (21 open), finance (139 open), sales (94 open), operations (171 open), marketing (46 open), human resources (45 open).

Hiring most: Michels (39), Harley-Davidson (37), Rockwell Automation (35), Johnson Controls International (22), Molson Coors Beverage (22), Truity Partners (21), Chorus Community Health Plans (18), Regal Rexnord (18).

What they hire for: Engineering (217), Operations (171), Finance (139), Sales (94), Data & Analytics (60), Marketing (46). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Employ Milwaukee, Workforce Development Board.

• Job Center Central (Maximus)Milwaukee · 414-203-8500 · Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
• Milwaukee Job Center CentralMilwaukee · 414-874-0300 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Wednesdays 8am-7pm
• Milwaukee Southeast Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-389-6607 · Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30pm
• Southeast Wisconsin Job CenterMilwaukee · 414-267-3291 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Carthage CollegeKenosha · 2,660 students
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• Herzing University-MadisonMadison · 2,494 students
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Common questions

How big is Marquette University?

Marquette University enrolls about 7,660 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awards about 3,221 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Marquette University?

83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Marquette University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,241 six years after entry and $78,257 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Marquette University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Marquette University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Marquette University?

1,046 open professional jobs are listed in Milwaukee County, 99 of them entry level and 12 saying no experience is needed. Michels has the most openings.