# Rochester Institute of Technology: General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (bachelor's)

Rochester, NY. IPEDS 195003, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,947
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,141 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,587 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $58,141): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,655

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,141 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 | $24,680 | $116,243 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $24,820 | $116,902 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $28,874 | $135,997 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $34,510 | $162,542 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $44,970 | $211,809 | 9.0 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $76,565 | $9,850 | $3,033 | 72% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $58,141 | $24,587 | $34,906 | 70% |
| SUNY Old Westbury | $48,624 | $19,125 | $11,282 | 45% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $109,040 Rochester, NY, $129,410 NY, $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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