# Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

Indiana, PA. IPEDS 213020, CIP 52.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,467
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,725 (U.S. median for this major: $56,160 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,345)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (5 colleges, $57,815): -$6,090
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,435

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,725 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,364 | $53,783 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,851 | $51,552 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,516 | $63,145 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,722 | $85,791 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,933 | $95,409 | 6.0 years |

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

## Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $80,764 | $26,500 | $29,689 | 79% |
| Mercyhurst University | $61,066 | $26,950 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $57,815 | $26,750 | $28,928 | 69% |
| Immaculata University | $57,245 | $27,000 | $24,258 | 71% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $51,725 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage not reported metro, $68,760 PA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (SOC 41-3031): median wage not reported metro, $71,840 PA, $78,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage not reported metro, $150,810 PA, $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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