Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Offered at 166 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 32 | — | $44,847 | — |
| Associate | 46 | — | $45,769 | $13,562 |
| Bachelor's | 75 | $45,847 | $58,118 | $24,250 |
| Master's | 10 | $114,709 | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Beach State College | FL | — | $52,833 | — |
| 2 | Dallas College | TX | — | $44,847 | $13,741 |
| 3 | Hinds Community College | MS | — | $23,805 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New School | NY | — | $82,164 | — |
| 2 | Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | $44,730 | $64,184 | $12,000 |
| 3 | Brookdale Community College | NJ | — | $59,946 | — |
| 4 | Nassau Community College | NY | — | $54,857 | — |
| 5 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | NJ | — | $47,155 | — |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | NY | — | $45,769 | — |
| 7 | Herkimer County Community College | NY | — | $44,152 | — |
| 8 | Jefferson Community College | NY | — | $37,806 | — |
| 9 | Berkeley College-New York | NY | — | $36,970 | — |
| 10 | Genesee Community College | NY | — | $33,419 | — |
| 11 | Southern New Hampshire University | NH | $33,295 | — | $26,414 |
| 12 | Houston City College | TX | — | $17,548 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | PA | $62,952 | $89,034 | $24,335 |
| 2 | Baylor University | TX | $52,622 | $79,830 | — |
| 3 | Academy of Art University | CA | — | $79,010 | — |
| 4 | Northwood University | MI | $74,429 | $78,771 | $21,000 |
| 5 | Marist University | NY | $56,976 | $77,322 | $25,000 |
| 6 | Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | $55,547 | $75,829 | $20,500 |
| 7 | Texas Christian University | TX | $51,452 | $73,056 | $22,500 |
| 8 | Mercyhurst University | PA | $54,364 | $71,839 | — |
| 9 | LIM College | NY | $53,819 | $68,867 | $26,000 |
| 10 | University of Georgia | GA | $48,517 | $65,392 | $16,582 |
| 11 | Marymount University | VA | — | $64,064 | — |
| 12 | Central Michigan University | MI | $44,646 | $63,717 | $26,293 |
| 13 | Lasell University | MA | $50,132 | $63,365 | $27,000 |
| 14 | Ferris State University | MI | $48,928 | $62,617 | $19,288 |
| 15 | University of North Texas | TX | $46,968 | $61,596 | $21,250 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | PA | $153,340 | $238,332 | — |
| 2 | Fashion Institute of Technology | NY | $165,589 | — | — |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $76,079 | — | — |
| 4 | Rutgers University-Newark | NJ | $76,079 | — | — |
| 5 | Thomas Jefferson University | PA | — | $75,448 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State University | GA | $76,112 | $95,292 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations reports median earnings of $45,847. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
