U.S. median for this major: $56,160.
College Scorecard field of study; 72 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,345.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,780. College Scorecard.
NU Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses NU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,700 | $107,683 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $25,913 | $108,575 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $25,906 | $108,546 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $26,016 | $109,007 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $28,224 | $118,259 | 2.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates 4 years after graduating ($77,647) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $44,236 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood University | $77,647 | $27,000 | $27,232 | 63% |
| 2 | Ferris State University | $61,884 | $26,750 | $8,624 | 47% |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | $57,513 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan University | $51,020 | $34,499 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 5 | Western Michigan University | $46,543 | $26,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
1 more Michigan college offers Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Marketing Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at NU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About NU
- Acceptance rate: 65% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,075
- Full cost breakdown · all 20 majors · overview
Related majors at NU
- Business Administration$68,679
- Marketing$62,860
- Accounting$64,405
- Finance$67,477
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Entrepreneurship—
NU Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations questions
How much do NU Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates earn?
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates of Northwood University earn a median $77,647 four years after graduating and $64,100 one year after. The U.S. median for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates across 37 colleges is $56,160.
How much debt do NU Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates of Northwood University is $27,000, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,345.
Is NU a good school for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations in Michigan?
On pay, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates of Northwood University earn $77,647 four years out, $20,134 above the median for the same major across 5 Michigan colleges ($57,513) and $21,487 above the U.S. median ($56,160). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NU rank for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations in Michigan?
Of 5 Michigan colleges reporting Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduate earnings, Northwood University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates get?
A common career is market research analysts and marketing specialists, with a median wage of $71,490 in the Midland, MI area and $78,760 nationally. Others include securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents and marketing managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northwood University Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwood-university/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations (College Scorecard and BLS data).