Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Texas Woman’s 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 Texas colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

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Texas Woman’s University

1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX

Texas Woman's University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Denton, Texas and publically funded. Enrollment at Texas Woman's University exceeds 14,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Texas Woman's University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Library Science

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1210 to 1525 for the SAT exam and within the range of 16 to 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. Texas Woman's University admits around 90 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 35 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $14,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is around $3,900 per year. Some students at Texas Woman's University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

TWU participates in sports through the NCAA's Lone Star Conference in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.twu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Woman’s University 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $63180
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $52710

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 31
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $80620
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $67860

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