Retailing and Retail Operations

CIP 52.1803 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

37 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2023)

268

Total completions

Retailing and Retail Operations is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Oregon and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$37,960

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Job Growth

-0.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,950

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Demonstrators and Product Promoters. In-state tuition ranges from $2,040 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 124 (46.3%)

Female: 144 (53.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 251 (93.7%)

Associate: 17 (6.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Conventional

Social

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

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

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.