Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Mercyhurst College 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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Mercyhurst College

5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Mercyhurst College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Erie, 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. About four thousand students enroll at Mercyhurst College yearly.

Areas of study offered at Mercyhurst College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score between 1410 - 1740, or an ACT score between 21 - 26. This school accepts approximately 80% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 30% attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Mercyhurst College is the "Lakers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.mercyhurst.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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).