Associate’s Degrees in Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
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Education Levels of Specialized Marketing Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,565 earned their associate's degree in specialized marketing. This makes it the 8th most popular associate's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in specialized marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,034 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,565 |
| Basic Certificate | 959 |
| Master’s Degree | 220 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 94 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Specialized Marketing Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in specialized marketing is $22,100. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,100 to a high of $28,950.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in specialized marketing is $24,375. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,388 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,500.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $253.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in specialized marketing. About 85.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 220 |
| Women | 1,345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of specialized marketing associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 293 |
| White | 615 |
| International Students | 230 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 136 |
Most Popular Specialized Marketing Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 92 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in specialized marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for specialized marketing students seekingan associate's degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 664 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at FIT SUNY. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,362 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,870 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 312 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from FIDM Los Angeles. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,710 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 91 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from New School University. About 87% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at FIDM San Francisco. Of these students, 87% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Berkeley College - New York. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from Berkeley College - New York. About 79% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York City College of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 17,200 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at City Tech. Of these students, 78% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nassau Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 17,400 attend the school each year. The specialized marketing program at Nassau Community College awarded 27 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 104,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from SNHU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Berkeley College - Woodland Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,741 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,097 per year.
The specialized marketing program at Berkeley College - Woodland Park awarded 20 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hocking College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from Hocking Technical College. About 39% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIM College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,250 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at LIM. Of these students, 82% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rockland Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from Rockland Community College. Of these students, 81% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Herkimer County Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at Herkimer College. Of these students, 94% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The specialized marketing program at Brookdale Community College awarded 14 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Edmonds Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 associate's degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at Edmonds Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Genesee Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The specialized marketing program at Genesee Community College awarded 13 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jefferson Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from Jefferson Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Houston Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 57,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their associate's degree in specialized marketing from Houston Community College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
SUNY Delhi is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
The specialized marketing program at SUNY Delhi awarded 11 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The specialized marketing program at El Centro College awarded 11 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Specialized Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fashion Merchandising | 1,408 |
| Tourism Marketing Operations | 61 |
| Tourism Promotion Operations | 34 |
| Apparel & Accessories Marketing | 29 |
| Business & Personal Marketing | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to specialized marketing that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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