General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other at University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO

Business, Management & Marketing Certificate CIP 52.1899

Total Graduates

92

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

42%

39 of 92

Female Graduates

58%

53 of 92

Annual Tuition

$13,008

In-state rate

Program Popularity

#1
of 8 colleges nationally
87.5%
Produces more graduates than 87.5% of colleges offering this program
161
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 52.1899
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 92 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 42% male, 58% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

Primary Occupation
$66,780
Median Annual Salary
$37,860 $134,470
10th percentile 90th percentile
1,266,860 employed nationally +0.3% projected growth

Related Occupations

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers -5%
$47,320
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
$84,130

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$84,130

10-Year Job Growth

0%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$67,3040%
75%
primary100% confidence
$37,856-5%
75%
primary100% confidence
N/A0%
75%
primary100% confidence
$53,424+0.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
N/A0%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$63,098

Peak Salary

$105,163

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Speaking
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Coordination
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Persuasion
Writing

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.

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
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Writing
Achievement

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

Do you value active listening?

3

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.

0 of 3
+ Add school+ Add school+ Add school
Compare Now