Associate Degrees in Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
Education Levels of Specialized Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,185 people earned their associate degree in specialized marketing. This makes it the 73rd most popular associate 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 | 2,053 |
| Associate Degree | 1,185 |
| Basic Certificate | 802 |
| Master’s Degree | 170 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Specialized Marketing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in specialized marketing is $26,423. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $23,778 to a high of $28,072.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in specialized marketing is $35,694. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $43,380 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,579.
The median monthly payment of a specialized marketing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $425.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in specialized marketing. About 84.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 185 |
| Women | 1,000 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of specialized marketing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 265 |
| White | 459 |
| International Students | 143 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 93 |
Most Popular Specialized Marketing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer an associate degree in specialized marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 695 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 86% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology make a median salary of 26,423.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from FIDM Los Angeles. About 90% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FIDM Los Angeles graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,423.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from MDC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 26,423.
Nassau Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Nassau Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Nassau Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,423.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from City Tech. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. New York City College of Technology specialized marketing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,423.
The New School comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from New School University. About 85% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,423.
Berkeley College - New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,781 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Berkeley College - New York. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Berkeley College - New York make a median salary of 26,423.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Berkeley College - Woodland Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Berkeley College - Woodland Park specialized marketing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,423.
LIM College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,952 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from LIM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at LIM College make a median salary of 26,423.
The 11th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from SNHU. Of these students, 93% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern New Hampshire University specialized marketing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,423.
The 12th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Brookdale Community College make a median salary of 26,423.
Houston Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Houston Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Houston Community College make a median salary of 26,423.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Westchester Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,423.
Hocking College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Hocking Technical College. Of these students, 35% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Hocking College make a median salary of 26,423.
The 16th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of DuPage. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from COD. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at College of DuPage make a median salary of 26,423.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Madison College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in specialized marketing at Madison Area Technical College make a median salary of 26,423.
Johnson County Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from JCCC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johnson County Community College specialized marketing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,423.
The 18th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Genesee Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from GCC. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Genesee Community College specialized marketing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,423.
The 18th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rockland Community College. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Rockland Community College. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rockland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,423.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to specialized marketing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
| Marketing | 1,786 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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