Associate Degrees in Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
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Education Levels of Specialized Marketing Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,481 students earned their associate degree in specialized marketing. This makes it the 9th 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 | 2,620 |
| Associate Degree | 1,481 |
| Basic Certificate | 849 |
| Master’s Degree | 153 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
Earnings of Specialized Marketing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in specialized marketing is $27,400. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,905 to a high of $30,281.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in specialized marketing is $21,875. 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, $28,112 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $467.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in specialized marketing. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 216 |
| Women | 1,265 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of specialized marketing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 129 |
| Black or African American | 168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
| White | 519 |
| International Students | 203 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 132 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for specialized marketing students seekingan associate degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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. The specialized marketing program at Fashion Institute of Technology awarded 695 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 262 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at FIDM Los Angeles. Of these students, 87% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Dade College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at MDC. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Nassau Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The specialized marketing program at Nassau Community College awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at City Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is The New School. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The specialized marketing program at The New School awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Berkeley College - New York. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at Berkeley College - New York. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,751 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Berkeley College - Woodland Park. About 86% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIM College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,634 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from LIM. Of these students, 91% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The specialized marketing program at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at SNHU. Of these students, 90% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brookdale Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at Houston Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Westchester Community College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from SUNY Westchester Community College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hocking College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Hocking Technical College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
College of DuPage is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at COD. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for specialized marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at Madison College. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in specialized marketing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to specialized marketing majors at JCCC. About 89% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Genesee Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. The specialized marketing program at Genesee Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rockland Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in specialized marketing. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in specialized marketing from Rockland Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Specialized Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fashion Merchandising | 1,373 |
| Tourism Marketing Operations | 33 |
| Apparel & Accessories Marketing | 31 |
| Tourism Promotion Operations | 15 |
| Business & Personal Marketing | 15 |
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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 | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
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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