Fashion Merchandising

CIP 52.1902 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

34 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2024)

131

Total completions

Fashion Merchandising is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New York, Arizona and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$66,780

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Job Growth

+0.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,392

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $10,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 19 (14.5%)

Female: 112 (85.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 27 (20.6%)

Associate: 104 (79.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Conventional

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

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

Do you value active listening?

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

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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.