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Specialized Sales at Northwood University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Specialized Sales, you may want to check out the program at Northwood University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwood University is located in Midland, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 specialized sales degrees were awarded at Northwood University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwood University

Online coursework is an option at Northwood University. Of 2,409 students, 1,178 (49%) studied exclusively online and 618 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Specialized Sales Rankings at Northwood University

Rankings can help you compare Northwood University’s Specialized Sales program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 55

Earnings for Specialized Sales Graduates from Northwood University

Students who complete Northwood University’s Specialized Sales program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,419
2 years	$53,775
3 years	$66,020
4 years	$65,717
5 years	$79,201

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Specialized Sales graduates from Northwood University report median earnings of $65,717, compared with $62,441 for all Northwood University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Specialized Sales graduates from Northwood University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Specialized Sales graduates at Northwood University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Specialized Sales graduates at Northwood University are 28% women (11) and 72% men (28).

Specialized Sales Bachelor’s Program at Northwood University

Of the 39 bachelor’s specialized sales graduates at Northwood University, 28% were women (11) and 72% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Specialized Sales bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwood University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 15% of Specialized Sales bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwood University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Specialized Sales Concentrations at Northwood University

This Specialized Sales program at Northwood University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Fashion Merchandising	4
Vehicle Marketing Operations	35

Best-Paid Careers for Specialized Sales Graduates

Those who complete Specialized Sales program at Northwood University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Specialized Sales majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	$111,183
Marketing Managers	$90,143
Search Marketing Strategists	$85,177
Travel Agents	$65,314
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$62,334
Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$60,515
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$53,224
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$49,944
Models	$47,704

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.