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

Tuskegee, AL. IPEDS 102377, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tuskegee-university/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,303
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,435 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,361

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,435 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $34,324 | $157,204 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $34,069 | $156,036 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $34,855 | $159,636 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $37,772 | $172,996 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $36,778 | $168,443 | 4.0 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $76,648 | not reported | $18,749 | 64% |
| Tuskegee University | $73,435 | $27,000 | $35,013 | 55% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $87,140 AL, $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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