A special products marketing operations degree prepares graduates for careers in First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers, Market research analysts and marketing specialists, Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products and more. 7 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $59,631 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,122–$77,961). Where you study it matters: across 42 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $34,925 to $80,764.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $80,764 | $82,138 | $56,794 | $26,250 | A+ |
| 2 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $77,647 | $81,870 | $64,100 | $25,000 | B+ |
| 3 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $74,534 | $70,941 | $47,137 | $25,000 | A |
| 4 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $70,727 | $67,317 | $42,717 | $19,905 | A+ |
| 5 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $69,156 | $60,899 | $38,438 | $26,500 | F |
| 6 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $67,066 | $68,186 | $43,414 | $20,625 | A |
| 7 | LIM College New York, NY | $66,968 | $63,740 | $35,708 | $24,429 | C+ |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $66,440 | $67,550 | $36,686 | $21,500 | B+ |
| 9 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $66,108 | $67,212 | $42,712 | $17,750 | A |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,392 | $57,387 | $44,823 | $19,500 | B |
| 11 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $62,009 | $63,045 | $35,299 | $20,950 | C+ |
| 12 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,955 | $64,136 | $37,643 | $19,500 | A |
| 13 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $61,884 | $65,249 | $46,695 | $25,500 | C+ |
| 14 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $61,066 | $62,105 | $29,078 | $26,950 | D |
| 15 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $61,055 | $65,155 | $36,625 | $25,000 | D |
| 16 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,284 | $54,854 | — | — | F |
| 17 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $58,794 | $59,776 | $33,040 | $22,014 | C+ |
| 18 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $57,815 | $58,798 | $40,407 | $25,750 | A |
| 19 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $57,513 | $60,641 | $29,203 | $26,125 | C+ |
| 20 | Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | $57,245 | $58,219 | $47,289 | $27,000 | A |
| 21 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $56,160 | $51,139 | $29,825 | $26,500 | B |
| 22 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,878 | $56,812 | $39,787 | $21,250 | C+ |
| 23 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $55,207 | $57,446 | $39,038 | $21,500 | D |
| 24 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $55,029 | $58,571 | — | — | C |
| 27 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | $53,539 | $52,730 | $27,168 | $26,982 | F |
| 26 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $53,539 | $57,455 | $27,168 | $26,982 | B |
| 25 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $53,539 | $52,730 | $27,168 | $26,982 | F |
| 28 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $53,007 | $46,520 | $30,701 | $26,345 | C+ |
| 29 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $51,725 | $52,605 | $27,467 | $26,000 | C |
| 30 | Berkeley College-New York New York, NY | $51,653 | $49,163 | $33,740 | $34,500 | D |
| 31 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $51,355 | $47,303 | $41,181 | $25,000 | C |
| 32 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $51,020 | $53,795 | $33,121 | $29,000 | C |
| 33 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,823 | $48,622 | $32,444 | $25,000 | C |
| 34 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $47,584 | $51,049 | $35,904 | $25,450 | C+ |
| 35 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $47,104 | $41,342 | $36,748 | $31,000 | F |
| 36 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $47,078 | $46,254 | $29,907 | $26,585 | B |
| 37 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $46,797 | $50,176 | $33,422 | $24,125 | C |
| 38 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $46,543 | $49,074 | $28,765 | $24,885 | C+ |
| 39 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $44,232 | $47,202 | — | — | F |
| 40 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $42,078 | $42,781 | $31,329 | — | D |
| 41 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $38,164 | $42,849 | $32,658 | $13,744 | C |
| 42 | Concord University Athens, WV | $34,925 | $41,318 | — | — | D |
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 special products marketing operations.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA | 76 | C+ |
| 2 | Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 27 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most special products marketing operations graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA | 76 | C+ |
| 2 | Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 27 | C |
Special Products Marketing Operations is a degree program offered at 7 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 145 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers, market research analysts and marketing specialists, sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, first-line supervisors of retail sales workers, sales and related workers, all other.