# Marist University: Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

Poughkeepsie, NY. IPEDS 192819, CIP 52.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marist-university/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,137
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,534 (U.S. median for this major: $56,160 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,345)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,374

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,534 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,083 | $106,940 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $27,200 | $111,520 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $36,178 | $148,330 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $42,001 | $172,204 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $45,643 | $187,136 | 4.7 years |

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

## 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 $76,300 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $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 $82,100 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $168,340 NY, $78,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $156,780 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $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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