General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at University of Akron (The)
Ranked 3rd of 16 certificate (under 1 year) 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 (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s certificate (under 1 year) program in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations earn a median $48,276 one year after graduating, rising to $60,961 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 31% above the national median of $46,435 for this field, ranking 3rd of 16 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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