A consumer merchandising/retailing management degree prepares graduates for careers in Marketing managers, Sales managers, Market research analysts and marketing specialists and more. 8 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $64,926 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,133–$87,660). Where you study it matters: across 8 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $53,410 to $128,600.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $128,600 | $133,127 | — | — | D |
| 2 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $90,210 | $85,861 | $55,192 | $27,000 | A |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $69,246 | $74,288 | $40,999 | $19,500 | A+ |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $65,248 | $59,414 | $43,603 | $22,450 | A |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $56,800 | $57,135 | $37,913 | $24,000 | B |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $56,800 | $57,135 | $37,913 | $24,000 | B+ |
| 7 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $56,489 | $55,500 | $39,563 | — | B+ |
| 8 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $53,410 | $54,302 | $40,949 | $18,548 | B+ |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in consumer merchandising/retailing management.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | 28 | B |
| 2 | Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 25 | B |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | 27 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most consumer merchandising/retailing management graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | 28 | B |
| 2 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | 27 | C |
| 3 | Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 25 | B |
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management is a degree program offered at 8 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 126 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as marketing managers, sales managers, market research analysts and marketing specialists, farm and home management educators, first-line supervisors of retail sales workers.