Major · CIP 52.18

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

722 international students graduated in General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations in the 2024–25 academic year. 175 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsBusiness & Finance
722
International graduates, 2024–25
88 bachelor's · 450 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
175
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Sales ManagersSOC 11-202247,300 openings a year · 556 LCA filings47,300+4.5%$148,270556
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-102047,200 openings a year47,200+6%$77,710—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-401299,800 openings a year · 22 LCA filings99,800−0.9%$72,08022

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology