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

West Hartford, CT. IPEDS 129525, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hartford/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,956
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,124 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,672

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,124 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,925 | $107,589 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $24,512 | $101,725 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $27,277 | $113,200 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $30,956 | $128,467 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $34,833 | $144,557 | 4.5 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hartford | $70,124 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $94,620 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $98,000 CT, $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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