Major · CIP 52.19

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

286 international students graduated in Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations in the 2024–25 academic year. 120 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsBusiness & Finance
286
International graduates, 2024–25
129 bachelor's · 23 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
120
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Specialized Sales, Merchandising and 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
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsSOC 13-116182,000 openings a year · 5,136 LCA filings82,000+7%$78,7605,136
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-102047,200 openings a year47,200+6%$77,710—
Marketing ManagersSOC 11-202134,000 openings a year · 1,955 LCA filings34,000+6.9%$166,7901,955

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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