Retail Management

CIP 52.0212 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

81 total including inactive

States

Across 9 states

Graduates (2023)

577

Total completions

Retail Management is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 9 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$97,270

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+5.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Business Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 260 (45.1%)

Female: 317 (54.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 108 (18.7%)

Certificate: 469 (81.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Social

Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Coordination

♦ Helping others

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value speaking?

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

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer working independently
• 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.