Specialized Sales Associate Degrees
There are 131 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Specialized Sales. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.2% of Specialized Sales graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Specialized Sales Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,606 people earned theirSpecialized Sales majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Specialized Sales at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 65 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,166 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,002 |
| Master’s Degree | 346 |
Earnings of Specialized Sales Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Specialized Sales of $44,812 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,031 |
| 4 years | $44,812 |
| 5 years | $50,781 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Specialized Sales students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 184 |
| Women | 982 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Specialized Sales graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 106 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 166 | 14.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Specialized Sales Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 186 colleges that offer a associate degree in Specialized Sales. Learn more about the most popular below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,139 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 161 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
LIM College is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marist University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 67 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwood University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berkeley College-New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Specialized Sales. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Specialized Sales in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Specialized Sales majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Specialized Sales from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Specialized Sales here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Specialized Sales Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fashion Merchandising | 2,847 |
| Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other | 233 |
| Special Products Marketing Operations | 145 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 144 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 77 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Specialized Sales that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.