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

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236577, CIP 52.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-pacific-university/majors/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,823
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,392 (U.S. median for this major: $56,160 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $26,345)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,232

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,392 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,735 | $88,953 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,559 | $79,618 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,332 | $82,934 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,976 | $120,017 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,819 | $127,924 | 5.8 years |

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

## Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | $62,392 | $22,000 | $24,488 | 62% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $102,170 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $95,120 WA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (SOC 41-3031): median wage $77,860 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $75,510 WA, $78,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage $175,850 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $172,270 WA, $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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