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Youngstown State University offers Ohio's most affordable path into specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations at just $11,877 net cost annually. The state's six programs show a dramatic cost divide, with private options reaching $21,994 while public universities average under $18,000. Ohio's retail and manufacturing sectors, anchored by companies like Honda, create steady demand for graduates who earn between $35,416 and $37,526 in their early careers across these specialized marketing fields.
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Programs
$11,877 – $21,994
Net Price Range
$36,492
Avg. Program Earnings
58.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,877 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
2 $18,027 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
3 $19,614 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
4 $20,609 $12,930 54.2%
5 $20,918 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
6 $21,994 $28,910 60.6% 71.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Youngstown State University the cheapest option for this major?

Youngstown State charges $11,877 in net costs with an in-state tuition of just $10,791, making it nearly $7,000 cheaper than the next most affordable option. The university maintains an 80.6% acceptance rate while delivering graduates who earn $35,416 annually.

How do graduation rates compare across Ohio's most affordable programs?

Kent State leads with a 65.5% graduation rate despite charging $19,614 in net costs. Youngstown State and Ursuline College both hover around 53% graduation rates, while Bowling Green State reaches 62.8% at $20,918 net cost.

Does choosing a private college significantly impact earnings in this field?

Earnings remain remarkably consistent across institution types, ranging only from $35,416 to $37,526. Kent State graduates earn the highest at $37,526 despite being a public university, while Youngstown State graduates earn $35,416 at the lowest program cost.

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