Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 16 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,284 | $54,854 | #24 | — |
| 17 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $58,794 | $59,776 | #16 | $33,040 |
| 18 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $57,815 | $58,798 | #17 | $40,407 |
| 19 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $57,513 | $60,641 | #15 | $29,203 |
| 20 | Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | $57,245 | $58,219 | #19 | $47,289 |
| 21 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $56,160 | $51,139 | #29 | $29,825 |
| 22 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,878 | $56,812 | #23 | $39,787 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,203 one year after graduating and $57,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations?
Among 42 colleges reporting earnings for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations ($59,631), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,125.
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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.