Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
A program that prepares individuals to perform operations connected with the distribution and sale of replacement parts and other end-use supplies in the automotive, marine, and aviation industries. Includes instruction in wholesaling and retailing, principles of vehicular technologies, storage and distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting.
- Schools offering
- 4
- Annual completions
- 39
- 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 replacement parts and other end-use supplies in the automotive, marine, and aviation industries. Includes instruction in wholesaling and retailing, principles of vehicular technologies, storage and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists | $77k | +6.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Parts salespersons | $37k | +3.1% | No formal educational credential |
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 Vehicle and Vehicle Parts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood University | Midland, MI | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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