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CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers the nation's most affordable Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations education at just $4,783 net cost annually. This price gap becomes stark when compared to private options like Marist College at $39,660. New York's retail headquarters for major brands like Macy's and Gap create abundant internship opportunities, while Fashion Institute of Technology graduates command $45,889 median earnings despite the low $6,170 in-state tuition.
8
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 In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,783 $7,332 19.4% 81.8%
2 $17,387 $8,710 48.0% 83.2%
3 $22,024 $6,170 83.3% 52.8%
4 $23,901 $41,642 55.4% 92.7%
5 $25,133 $28,600 40.3%
6 $37,037 $40,260 49.8% 72.1%
7 $37,514 $31,950 53.0% 83.8%
8 $39,660 $46,140 79.8% 62.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Fashion Institute of Technology such a strong value for marketing students?

FIT combines extremely low in-state tuition of $6,170 with impressive graduate earnings of $45,889 and an 83.30% graduation rate. The school's location in Manhattan's fashion district provides direct access to major retailers and marketing agencies.

How do public and private program costs compare in New York?

Public options range from $4,783 to $22,024 in net costs, while private schools span $23,901 to $39,660. SUNY Delhi offers the middle ground at $17,387 net cost with a respectable 48% graduation rate.

Where do graduates typically find employment in New York's market?

The state's concentration of retail headquarters, media companies, and financial services creates strong demand for marketing professionals. Marist graduates earn the highest median salary at $49,344, reflecting the program's business connections.

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