Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State University Compares for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
All 42 colleges reporting specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $80,764 | $82,138 | #1 | $56,794 |
| 2 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $77,647 | $81,870 | #2 | $64,100 |
| 3 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $74,534 | $70,941 | #3 | $47,137 |
| 4 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $70,727 | $67,317 | #6 | $42,717 |
| 5 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $69,156 | $60,899 | #14 | $38,438 |
| 6 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $67,066 | $68,186 | #4 | $43,414 |
| 7 | LIM College New York, NY | $66,968 | $63,740 | #11 | $35,708 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $66,440 | $67,550 | #5 | $36,686 |
| 9 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $66,108 | $67,212 | #7 | $42,712 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,392 | $57,387 | #22 | $44,823 |
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| 31 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $51,355 | $47,303 | #35 | $41,181 |
| 32 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $51,020 | $53,795 | #25 | $33,121 |
| 33 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,823 | $48,622 | #34 | $32,444 |
| 34 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $47,584 | $51,049 | #30 | $35,904 |
| 35 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $47,104 | $41,342 | #41 | $36,748 |
| 36 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $47,078 | $46,254 | #38 | $29,907 |
| 37 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $46,797 | $50,176 | #31 | $33,422 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,904 one year after graduating and $47,584 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations?
Among 42 colleges reporting earnings for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations graduates, Ball State University ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations ($59,631), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,450.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.