# Fashion Institute of Technology: Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 191126, CIP 52.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fashion-institute-of-technology/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,717
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,727 (U.S. median for this major: $56,160 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $26,345)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,567

## Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist University | $74,534 | $25,000 | $41,544 | 80% |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $70,727 | $21,500 | $19,095 | 81% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $100,520 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $98,580 NY, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (SOC 41-3031): median wage $167,890 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $168,340 NY, $78,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $192,840 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $181,200 NY, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% 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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