General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

Associate's degree · Hawkeye Community College · Waterloo, IA

CIP 52.18

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,000Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations at Hawkeye Community College earn a median of $59,000. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,500 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,049–$65,044).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations graduates from Hawkeye Community College make?

The median salary is $59,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.