Retailing and Retail Operations at University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI

Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor's CIP 52.1803

Total Graduates

12

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

25%

3 of 12

Female Graduates

75%

9 of 12

Annual Tuition

$9,644

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Retailing and Retail Operations

Bachelor's 220 grads Bachelor's 12 grads

Program Popularity

#1
of 8 colleges nationally
87.5%
Produces more graduates than 87.5% of colleges offering this program
451
Total national graduates (Bachelor's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Retailing and Retail Operations.
Degree Level Bachelor's
CIP Code 52.1803
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 12 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 25% male, 75% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel

Primary Occupation
$66,260
Median Annual Salary
$36,930 $142,040
10th percentile 90th percentile
1,189,330 employed nationally +3.1% projected growth

Related Occupations

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers -5%
$47,320
Sales and related workers, all other +3.7%
$46,370
Demonstrators and product promoters -0.1%
$37,960

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$37,960

10-Year Job Growth

-0.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$30,368-0.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$37,856-5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$37,096+3.7%
0%
primary100% confidence
$53,008+3.1%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$28,470

Peak Salary

$47,450

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (3)

Speaking
Active Listening
Persuasion

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
S
Social

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Empathetic
Patient

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Work Values

Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Helping others
Achievement
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

2

Do you value speaking?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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