Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
A program that prepares individuals to perform operations connected with the distribution and sale of apparel and accessories. Includes instruction in wholesaling and retailing, apparel technologies, distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 34
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to perform operations connected with the distribution and sale of apparel and accessories. Includes instruction in wholesaling and retailing, apparel technologies, distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | $67k | +0.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists | $77k | +6.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$56k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$51k
Bachelor's
$57k
Top colleges for Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Portland Fashion Institute | Portland, OR | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Woodbury University | Burbank, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Dallas College | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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