# Ball State University: General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,184
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,401 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,401 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $82,441 | $19,402 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Ball State University | $78,401 | $26,000 | $14,940 | 62% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $102,910 IN, $104,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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