### SUMMARY

 Studying Sales and Merchandising is a valuable choice and typically a requisite first step for pupils seeking to pursue a career as a sales engineer, a sales development representative, or a business to business sales consultant. In fact, sales and merchandising is a very rare major ranking as the 127th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 2,473 sales and merchandising degrees conferred. In-state tuition for sales and merchandising at private universities is, on average, 3.3 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 With only 62 universities having programs for sales and merchandising you could have a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other sales and merchandising undergrads, look at institutions in Texas which have more undergraduates admitted to sales and merchandising than any other state. Zooming out, the top region to major in sales and merchandising is in the Mid East region with [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college), [Manhattan College](/colleges/manhattan-college), and [West Chester University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to major in sales and merchandising is the Southeastern Conference with [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for sales and merchandising is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The best school is not necessarily the best school for you. There are lots of facets to weigh when deciding on school. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could refashion one's thoughts of which college to attend. At Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which sales and merchandising university has the best campus, the answer is [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus). If you are primarily interested in which college boasts the top campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection of the university with the best student life for sales and merchandising is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to find out more about Authority's top selections. Some of our picks will probably shock you.

 If expense is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might consider avoiding [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspis our most expensive school for sales and merchandising, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag of [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that sales and merchandising is the 314th most expensive major in America, with an average bill of $22,400. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for sales and merchandising on our list is Massachusetts with expenses at the main school, Bentley University, of $50,060. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for sales and merchandising is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with a cost of $39,220, [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with a cost of $46,790, and [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university) with a cost of $50,060.

 Our cheapest region for sales and merchandising is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) with a cost of $14,973 and [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university) with a cost of $6,380. In better news, the most affordable school for sales and merchandising is [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying about $10,000 for a degree in sales and merchandising. The price swells substantially to an average of $23,700 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our selection for the school representing the best value for sales and merchandising: [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). On this page you will see our comprehensive list for the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this discussion is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for sales and merchandising majors differ widely, but two years after graduation graduates will typically make around $82,100. While there is much variation in earnings potential; top positions can experience pay up to $147,600. Even straight out of school, the lowest earning positions within the sales and merchandising field make $45,900, which could be worse. The highest earning grads from sales and merchandising studied at [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of sales and merchandising ranks below average, falling in the 29th percentile of majors nationally. The university with the most composite diversity for sales and merchandising is [Barry University](/colleges/barry-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Sales and Merchandising major sits only in the 73rd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 25th percentile. White collegians compose the largest share at 72% of students majoring in sales and merchandising. Additionally, 58% of scholars pursuing a sales and merchandising major are men.

 The median rating of sales and merchandising professors is 4.2 stars, a ranking which is 5% higher than the median score across every major; this is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular sales and merchandising professor nationally, consider looking up Alex Lawrence at [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university). It might surprise you, but the best ranked instructors for sales and merchandising by student are found at [Oakland University](/colleges/oakland-university). If we including data other than basic rankings we find that the college with the best instructors for sales and merchandising is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). You will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the best examples of professors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for sales and merchandising is [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you believe that considering the education process through a lens only shaped by superlatives can cause issues. We hope you read our other pages on different topics and read some of our background articles on important details to look out for as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Sales and merchandising is the 127th most popular degree in America, with 2,473 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #128 [Homeland Security](/rankings/best-colleges-for-homeland-security), and narrowly lost to #126 [Legal Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-legal-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 62 colleges across the nation, and is the 237th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that three in every four colleges offering sales and merchandising are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most sales and merchandising graduates, largely led by [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Baylor University](/colleges/baylor-university) and [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more sales and merchandising graduates than [Gadsden State Community College](/colleges/gadsden-state-community-college), which graduated 421 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study sales and merchandising). More students studied sales and merchandising as a percentage of total students at [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Sales and merchandising is the 314th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $22,389 for the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 sales and merchandising programs led by [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with an annual cost of $39,220. The most expensive state for sales and merchandising is Massachusetts led by [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 69.99% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 28.51% less than your average private school. So be sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for sales and merchandising is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university), which is the 124th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university). It costs just $6,380 per year and is ranked 38th for its sales and merchandising program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college)  could be a good fit for you, ranked #1 with an in-state cost of just $6,930. Another more affordable option would be #24, [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) in Weber County, UT with a cost of $4,990 for in-state students and $14,973 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a major investment for most students. It's critical to be sure you justify your cash outlay. With that in mind, we hope the following career and earnings statistics help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Sales and Merchandising alumni earns a starting income of $39,987 a year (close to national median 44th percentile). With experience in their employment, they can bring in as high as $147,606 to as little as $45,883, but average about $82,146. For context, that is 2.13 times the American average.

 The most common work position for a Sales and Merchandising graduate is Sales Leader, which generally make around $44,000; next are Sales Support Associate and Retail Sales Representative, which for the most part earn around $26,000 and $24,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Sales and Merchandising graduates is The Rocky Mountains. UT has the most well paid Sales and Merchandising alumni of any state. The highest grossing conference for Sales and Merchandising graduates is Mid-American Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Sales and Merchandising: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors unfailingly play an astronomical role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you major in. A good instructor might help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Alternatively, a bad experience with a professor can derail your development or even worse... fail you!

 Sales and Merchandising professors have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, putting these professors in 97th place in the United States based on student satisfaction. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% higher than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Sales and Merchandising professors barely surpassed those from ["Spanish Language and Literature"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-spanish-language-and-literature), whereas ["Interdisciplinary Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-interdisciplinary-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Sales and Merchandising.

 Now for some statistics about Sales and Merchandising professors. Colleges located in distant towns tend to have the best Sales and Merchandising professors. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated Sales and Merchandising professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Sales and Merchandising professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Sales and Merchandising professors than private colleges. Finally, Utah has the highest rated Sales and Merchandising professors in the US.

 Alex Lawrence, instructor at [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university)&nbspin Ogden, UT is the most popular Sales and Merchandising professor in the United States. Jamey Divietro, professor at [Joliet Junior College](/colleges/joliet-junior-college)&nbspin Joliet, IL is the highest rated Sales and Merchandising professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a vastly significant adventure in one's life; it is a chance for individual growth and expansion. Students attempt to find out their calling and learn many of the underlying skills to become a successful member of society. But growth is not exclusively confined to a classroom - the late nights discussing Adam Smith with a schoolmate, the wild anecdote learned from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different approach. Therefore, finding a diverse college vastly enriches what you gain from your time spent in university.

 Sales and Merchandising is a less racially diverse focus than average\*. 72% of the United States' Sales and Merchandising majors are white students, followed by latino students (9%), students of other races\*\*(7%), and asian students (6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston)&nbspin Houston, TX.

 Moreover, Sales and Merchandising slightly skews male, with more or less three in seven majors identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Barry University](/colleges/barry-university) in Miami, FL.

 Another significant type of diversity is income diversity. Sales and Merchandising is more financially diverse than 73% of majors. 29% of its students come from households that make north of $110,000 per year, 17% are from families taking in between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 24% grew up in homes with a sub $30,000 income. [Ball State University](/colleges/ball-state-university) is the most economically diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Sales and Merchandising. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Northeast Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 72%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 58%
* Female: 42%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 29%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 4%


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