General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at Des Moines Area Community College
Ranked 5th of 8 certificate (1-2 years) programs in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations earn a median $39,196 one year after graduating, rising to $63,451 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $52,813 for this field, ranking 5th of 8 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.
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