Career Outlook
Your New Career
Fashion Merchandising professionals are an integral part of every retail store across the country. As a Fashion Merchandising professional, you can work as a sales manager, merchandiser, fashion promoter, buyer, or planner. Work for a big business or start your own retail store. Whatever path you choose, you'll have the skills for the job.
- Earn your Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising at home in as little as 14 months, with appropriate transfer credit, by studying just an hour a day for your new career.
- No experience necessary. The Associate Degree program in Fashion Merchandising is designed so even beginners can learn quickly.
- Gain administrative skills necessary to work in the field of Fashion Merchandising and business environments.
Your New Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, skilled and experienced Fashion Merchandising professionals can earn as much as $61,000 per year.*
After completing your program, you'll be well-prepared to begin what can be a very enjoyable and profitable career.
Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being a Fashion Merchandising professional.
- Learn how to identify markets, do research, and develop Fashion Merchandising strategies.
- Develop pricing strategies and analyze products.
- Learn to work with product development, sales, and advertising personnel to maximize your company’s earnings.
- Even learn how to start your own business and be your own boss.
*Salary information is based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor. Individual student earnings vary based on experience.