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Specialized Sales at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,643/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (499,600 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 42 Specialized Sales programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Specialized Sales graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$554K	$547K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.2x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.5x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,042

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,643/yr, Specialized Sales graduates from University of Georgia land near the $36,662 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$37,643 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #8 out of 42 programs, University of Georgia's Specialized Sales program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,643 to $56,042 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Georgia

A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 31,310 in Athens, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Models $89,990/yr

First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers $84,130/yr

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Georgia's Specialized Sales program score?

This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Specialized Sales graduates.

How vulnerable is Specialized Sales to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Specialized Sales careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Georgia rank so high for Specialized Sales?

The #8 ranking out of 42 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →