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

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,092
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,147 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,750 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,351

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,147 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,235 | $57,627 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 2.0 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State University | $79,147 | $20,750 | $15,048 | 52% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $126,330 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $128,850 GA, $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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