Fashion Merchandising at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY

Business, Management & Marketing BACHELOR CIP 52.1902

Total Graduates

6

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

17%

1 of 6

Female Graduates

83%

5 of 6

Annual Tuition

$4,980

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Fashion Merchandising.
Degree Level BACHELOR
CIP Code 52.1902
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 6 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 17% male, 83% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$66,780

10-Year Job Growth

+0.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$53,424+0.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
N/A0%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$50,085

Peak Salary

$83,475

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (6)

Speaking
Active Listening
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
Critical Thinking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Oracle Database Eclipse IDE Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Outlook Oracle PeopleSoft SAP software

Important Software

IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Tableau Slack Autodesk AutoCAD Salesforce software Yardi software Google Analytics Adobe InDesign Microsoft Visual Basic

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Fashion Merchandising..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
R
Realistic

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Building things
  • Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Practical
Hands-on

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Negotiation
Achievement
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Valhalla, NY

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $4,980
Out-of-State Tuition $11,770

Program Information

CIP Code: 52.1902
CIP Family: 52
IPEDS ID: