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Bachelor's-9% vs national median151 grads tracked

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at Northern Arizona University

Ranked 13th of 24 bachelor's programs in Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,288
middle 50%: $31,136 – $52,018
Median · 5 years out
$53,814
middle 50%: $36,043 – $71,182
Median · 10 years out
$62,487
middle 50%: $46,435 – $83,321

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Arizona University's bachelor's program in Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations earn a median $41,288 one year after graduating, rising to $62,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $59,259 for this field, ranking 13th of 24 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $8,721 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kent State University
$59,186 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$58,402 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$56,786 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$55,181 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$53,414 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$52,742 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$51,351 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$50,831 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$47,757 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$47,638 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Arizona University

Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out

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