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

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225511, CIP 52.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston/majors/general-sales-merchandising-and-related-marketing-operations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,957
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,199 (U.S. median for this major: $75,796 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $24,261)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $93,141): -$20,942
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,597

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,199 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,929 | $47,978 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,220 | $44,866 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,528 | $54,998 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,197 | $84,275 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,811 | $104,530 | 2.7 years |

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

## General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $125,167 | $20,500 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $93,141 | $22,000 | $21,315 | 84% |
| University of Houston | $72,199 | $24,250 | $14,276 | 65% |

## Careers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011): median wage $100,980 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $99,080 TX, $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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