Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Immaculata University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

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Immaculata University

1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101, Philadelphia, PA

IU provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at IU exceeds 4,500 per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Very common scores among applicants accepted to IU are in the range of 16 - 21 on the ACT, or 1240 - 1540 for the SAT exam. 78% of students that apply are accepted to Immaculata University, of which 24% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,800 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at IU through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about Immaculata University may check out their website at http://www.immaculata.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Immaculata University has offered the following programs 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $66480
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $64750
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $59930

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $85050
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $68220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $66160

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