Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations at Stephen F Austin State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Stephen F Austin State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Stephen F Austin State University graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 27th percentile of all specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F Austin State University | $31,329 | $43,631 | $23,250* | — |
| Baylor University | $43,414 | $56,399 | $23,115* | 0.53 |
| Texas Christian University | $42,712 | $49,823 | $19,500* | 0.46 |
| University of North Texas | $39,787 | $48,283 | $23,250* | 0.58 |
| Texas Tech University | $36,686 | $50,192 | $22,317* | 0.61 |
| Texas Woman's University | $35,299 | $45,697 | $23,108* | 0.65 |
| National Median | $35,806 | — | $26,750* | 0.75 |
Other Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $43,414 | $23,115 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $42,712 | $19,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $11,164 | $39,787 | $23,250 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $11,852 | $36,686 | $22,317 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $8,648 | $35,299 | $23,108 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Stephen F Austin State University, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.