Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 15,000 students are enrolled annually at IUP.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at IUP scored in a range of 1310 to 1590 on the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 60% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at iup.edu.

The tuition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $8,000 each year. Some students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The IUP Crimson Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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

• 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).