# Kent State University at Kent: Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 52.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,625
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,055 (U.S. median for this major: $56,160 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,345)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,895

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,055 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 | $15,280 | $65,551 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 4.4 years |

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

## Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Kent | $61,055 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Youngstown State University | $44,232 | not reported | $12,767 | 51% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $66,000 Akron, OH, $72,790 OH, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (SOC 41-3031): median wage $73,460 Akron, OH, $73,300 OH, $78,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $131,810 Akron, OH, $132,330 OH, $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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