Merchandising and Buying Operations at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI

Business, Management & Marketing CERTIFICATE CIP 52.1802

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

55%

21 of 38

Female Graduates

45%

17 of 38

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,704

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Merchandising and Buying Operations. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $4,704 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Washtenaw Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Merchandising and Buying Operations.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 52.1802

Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 38 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 55% male, 45% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Washtenaw Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Supply Chain Management	100%	—	—	—
Retail Management	—	—	70%	$11,658

In the Supply Chain Management program at Washtenaw Community College, 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Retail Management program at Washtenaw Community College, median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,658 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Average Starting Salary

Data not available

10-Year Job Growth

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products SOC: 13-1022	N/A	0%	75%	primary100% confidence

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (5)

● Negotiation

● Persuasion

● Critical Thinking

● Speaking

● Active Listening

ℹ 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.

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Institution

School Name Washtenaw Community College

Location Ann Arbor, MI

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,704

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,504

Average Net Price $3,528

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Program Information

CIP Code: 52.1802

CIP Family: 52

IPEDS ID: