Best institutions to study Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations
Any instructional program in sales, marketing, and distribution operations not listed above.
5 U.S. institutions graduated 195 Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 52.1999, a specialization of Specialized Sales (CIP 52.19).
About Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations programs
Any instructional program in sales, marketing, and distribution operations not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Specialized Merchandising program, formally known as Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other, is designed for students interested in the fields of sales, marketing, and distribution operations. This program falls under the broader category of Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, providing a focused curriculum for those looking to excel in specialized sales roles.
Students in this program will gain essential skills and knowledge in various aspects of merchandising, sales strategies, and marketing operations. Coursework may include topics related to industrial marketing and scientific and medical marketing, equipping graduates with the tools needed to succeed in specialized sales environments.
Credentials awarded
What Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree105 graduates / yr · 3 institutions54%
- Master's degree49 graduates / yr · 2 institutions25%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate38 graduates / yr · 1 institution20%
- Associate's degree3 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.5%
Graduates over time
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 142 |
| 2013 | 123 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 198 |
| 2017 | 181 |
| 2018 | 227 |
| 2019 | 167 |
| 2020 | 200 |
| 2021 | 174 |
| 2022 | 247 |
| 2023 | 222 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 195 |
Top 5 institutions for Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NYPublicBachelor'sMaster's | 90 | 81% | — | $23,778 |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sMaster's | 55 | 79% | $34,418 | $56,794 |
| 3 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GAPublicPost-degree cert. | 38 | 53% | — | — |
| 4 | University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 9 | 54% | $19,592 | — |
| 5 | Middlesex College Edison, NJPublicAssociate's | 3 | 33% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Specialized Sales field (CIP 52.19) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 5 states
Where Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations graduates come from. Each state links to all Specialized Sales programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | 90 | Fashion Institute of Technology90 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 55 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia55 / yr |
| Georgia | 1 | 38 | Georgia State University38 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 9 | University of Northwestern Ohio9 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 3 | Middlesex College3 / yr |
Other Specialized Sales specializations
The 10 other 6-digit CIP codes under Specialized Sales (CIP 52.19).
- Fashion MerchandisingCIP 52.19022,552 graduates / yr84 institutions
- Special Products Marketing OperationsCIP 52.1909partial data204 graduates / yr8 institutions
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsCIP 52.1905141 graduates / yr15 institutions
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsCIP 52.1904partial data74 graduates / yr8 institutions
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing OperationsCIP 52.1910partial data56 graduates / yr8 institutions
- Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing OperationsCIP 52.1907partial data46 graduates / yr4 institutions
- Business and Personal/CIP 52.1908
Financial Services Marketing Operations partial data33 graduates / yr4 institutions - AuctioneeringCIP 52.1901limited data17 graduates / yr1 institutions
- Tourism Promotion OperationsCIP 52.1906partial data16 graduates / yr4 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Fashion Modeling52.1903
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, or an Associate's degree.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 5 colleges offering the Specialized Merchandising program in the U.S.
What are some examples of specialized marketing fields?+
Examples include Industrial Marketing and Scientific and Medical Marketing.
How many graduates complete this program each year?+
Approximately 195 graduates complete the program each year.
What is the CIP code for Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations?+
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations is CIP 52.1999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Specialized Sales (CIP 52.19). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in sales, marketing, and distribution operations not listed above.
How many institutions offer Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations programs?+
5 U.S. institutions reported Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 5 states, awarding 195 credentials in the year. That is 5.8% of all Specialized Sales graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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