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

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,684
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,557 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,239

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,557 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 2.4 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | $74,557 | $18,750 | $15,739 | 63% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $93,190 Greenville, NC, $125,370 NC, $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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