Kentucky · General Sales

Best General Sales institutions in Kentucky, ranked by earnings

The General Sales program, officially titled General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, focuses on equipping students with essential skills in sales and marketing within the business sector. This program is ideal for…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 52.18
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
137
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,703
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Parts Salespersons
$37,700
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering General Sales in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
8871%
2Sullivan University
Louisville Private for-profit
2871%$29,703
3University of Louisville
Louisville Public
1661%
4Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
556%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Parts Salespersons (SOC 41-2022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~30,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$37,440
typically No formal educational credential

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Parts Salespersons earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
3,670
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$37,700
median $35,310
Best-paying metro
$40,820
Lexington-Fayette, KY

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
$45,090 avg · 16,930 jobs
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$76,200 avg · 14,980 jobs
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
$68,550 avg · 11,850 jobs
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
$100,870 avg · 3,780 jobs
Parts Salespersons
$37,700 avg · 3,670 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
$83,440 avg · 2,420 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing General Sales programs in Kentucky.

How much do Parts Salespersons earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Parts Salespersons in Kentucky is $37,700 (median $35,310), across about 3,670 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the General Sales program?+

The General Sales program, officially titled General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, focuses on equipping students with essential skills in sales and marketing within the business sector. This program is ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Parts Salespersons?+

The national job outlook is about +3.1% growth with around 30,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A No formal educational credential is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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