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  "field": "Business & Economics",
  "as_of": "2026",
  "url": "https://collegeranked.com/best-marketing-schools/",
  "source": "U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2026 release); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 545286,
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