Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Mount Mary 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

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Mount Mary College

235 N National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI

Mount Mary College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Mount Mary College.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school score in-between 17 to 25 on the ACT. Approximately 50% of all applicant were admitted at Mount Mary College, with 51% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at mtmary.edu.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The Mount Mary College "Blue Angels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mtmary.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Mary 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

• Fond du Lac, WI
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $34300

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

• Fond du Lac, WI
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $57800

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