Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Berkeley College – New York prepares the student for careers as fashion merchandisers, buyers, visual merchandisers, sales representatives, and vendor relations specialist in retail or wholesale settings. The program focuses on promoting product line/brands, organized promotional campaigns at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Program courses include: evolution of fashion, fashion-trend forecasting, fashion media, fashion promotion, wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

Berkeley College – New York

Also known as Berkeley College NYC Campus

33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY

Berkeley College NYC Campus operates as a four year career college dedicated to providing a practical education for students in New York and surrounding areas. Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services

Over two thousand students have completed their education in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with about 33% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Berkeley College NYC Campus, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Fashion Merchandising
• International Business
• Accounting
• Advertising and Marketing

To help support students, Berkeley College - New York may provide some services to students including:

• Distance learning
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berkeley College NYC Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Description

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $66220
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $82800

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Description

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 15
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $77710
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $77320

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).