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

Bowling Green, OH. IPEDS 201441, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,773
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,245 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,449

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,245 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,396 | $78,183 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,547 | $78,825 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $21,820 | $92,735 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,741 | $109,399 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $27,414 | $116,510 | 2.3 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | $86,245 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $70,867 | $27,500 | $13,946 | 52% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $104,440 Toledo, OH, $108,370 OH, $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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