Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Stevenson 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 Maryland colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

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Stevenson University

Also known as USNA, Navy, Annapolis

121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD

Stevenson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Stevenson, Maryland and provides a large number of degree programs for students. SU has an annual student enrollment of over three thousand.

Areas of study offered at SU include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1300 - 1620 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stevenson University. This school admits about 60% of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, about 26% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at stevenson.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $8,300. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

SU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to learn more about Stevenson University may take a look at their website at http://www.stevenson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USNA, Navy, Annapolis offers a bachelor's degree program in fashion merchandising.

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 980
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $53200

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $70340

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