General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at Carl Sandburg College
Ranked 57th of 57 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Carl Sandburg College's associate program in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations earn a median $25,504 one year after graduating, rising to $34,307 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $46,327 for this field, ranking 57th of 57 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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