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#1

#1 Best College for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,220–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$51,420
#2

#2 Best College for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,290–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$52,387
#3

#3 Best College for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,160–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$47,346
#4

#4 Best College for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management in the U.S.

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 270 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$49,931
#5

#5 Best College for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management in the U.S.

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,357
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About Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

A program that focuses on product and service promotion from the perspective of individual and family consumers and that prepares individuals to function as consumer management and marketing consultants in for-profit and non-profit enterprises. Includes instruction in applied market research, consumer behavior, product sourcing and distribution, profitability, customer feedback and evaluation methods, promotion and retailing campaign development, and applications to specific domestic and international consumer markets.

Of the 65 Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 14% percent and women make up 86% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Indiana has more students being awarded a degree in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management than any other state? In fact, Indiana granted 24 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management is $35,825.

Popularity of Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management majors is Marketing Managers. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management can prepare you for is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
65
Female Students
56 (86%)
Male Students
9 (13%)

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