Merchandising and Buying Operations
A program that prepares individuals to function as professional buyers of resale products and product lines for stores, chains, and other retail enterprises. Includes instruction in product evaluation, merchandising, applicable aspects of brand and consumer research, principles of purchasing, and negotiation skills.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 1
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $67k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to function as professional buyers of resale products and product lines for stores, chains, and other retail enterprises. Includes instruction in product evaluation, merchandising, applicable aspects of brand and consumer research, principles of purchasing, and negotiation skills.
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.
No federal crosswalk data available for this major yet.
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$67k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$46k
Bachelor's
$75k
Top colleges for Merchandising and Buying Operations
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |