Rhode Island · General Sales

Best General Sales institutions in Rhode Island, 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
1
offering CIP 52.18
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,634
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Parts Salespersons
$45,620
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering General Sales in Rhode Island

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Providence Private not-for-profit
155%$31,634

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 Rhode Island

Jobs in Rhode Island
760
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$45,620
median $38,760
Best-paying metro
$45,870
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Related careers

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$93,620 avg · 4,890 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
$60,270 avg · 3,990 jobs
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
$80,180 avg · 2,870 jobs
Parts Salespersons
$45,620 avg · 760 jobs
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
$119,270 avg · 550 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
$111,190 avg · 410 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing General Sales programs in Rhode Island.

How much do Parts Salespersons earn in Rhode Island?+

The average annual wage for Parts Salespersons in Rhode Island is $45,620 (median $38,760), across about 760 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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