Best Value Specialized Sales Colleges in New York

CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers specialized sales training for just $4,783 net annually, making it the most affordable option among New York's eight programs. At the other end, Marist College graduates earn $49,344 on average, reflecting the premium Manhattan retail and fashion markets where specialized sales professionals command higher salaries. Fashion Institute of Technology bridges this gap with strong industry connections to NYC's $14 billion fashion sector, producing graduates who earn $45,889 while keeping debt manageable at $19,905.

Programs

$4,783 – $39,660

Net Price Range

$40,463

Avg. Program Earnings

53.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Fashion Institute of Technology New York, New York	$22,024	$45,889	$6,170	83.3%	52.8%
2	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387	$28,443	$8,710	48.0%	83.2%
3	Berkeley College-New York New York, New York	$25,133	$33,423	$28,600	40.3%
4	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$39,660	$49,344	$46,140	79.8%	62.9%
5	LIM College New York, New York	$37,514	$45,215	$31,950	53.0%	83.8%
6	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783		$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
7	Long Island University Brookville, New York	$23,901		$41,642	55.4%	92.7%
8	Marymount Manhattan College New York, New York	$37,037		$40,260	49.8%	72.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between programs?

Graduates from different schools see earnings ranging from $28,443 to $49,344, largely reflecting their target markets. Fashion Institute of Technology and Marist College graduates often enter Manhattan's luxury retail and corporate sales roles, while SUNY Delhi focuses on regional markets with lower salary scales but also lower living costs.

How do graduation rates vary across price points?

The correlation between cost and completion isn't straightforward in this field. Fashion Institute of Technology achieves an 83.3% graduation rate at moderate cost, while Berkeley College sees only 40.3% completion despite charging $25,133 annually. CUNY NYC College of Technology's 19.4% rate reflects its open-access mission serving working students.

Does attending school in NYC justify the higher costs?

NYC-based programs like Fashion Institute of Technology and LIM College offer direct access to major retailers, fashion houses, and corporate headquarters that regularly recruit specialized sales talent. However, graduates from these programs also face significantly higher living costs that can offset the $45,000+ starting salaries they typically command.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.