by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Sales Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 1,177 people earned their degree in professional sales, making the major the 553rd most popular in the United States.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Sales Major” ranking, we looked at 41 colleges that offer a degree in professional sales. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular professional sales programs in the United States.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for sales students.
Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Sales Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Weber State University is a large public school situated in Ogden, Utah. It awarded 135 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Sales Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Purdue is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 134 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Sales Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Minnesota - Duluth is a medium-sized school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 57 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Sales Major. This large school is located in Muncie, Indiana, and it awarded 39 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend High Point University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Sales Major. High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in High Point, North Carolina. It awarded 31 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Kansas State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sales degrees to 100 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized school located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 25 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
Bentley University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Bentley is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 15 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Stetson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking, coming in at #9. This small school is located in DeLand, Florida, and it awarded 13 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Professional Sales at Stetson University
University of Central Oklahoma ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Sales Major list. UCO is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Professional Sales at University of Central Oklahoma
With a ranking of #11, Joliet Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major list. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large school located in Joliet, Illinois that handed out 12 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Santa Monica College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major list. Santa Monica College is a large school located in Santa Monica, California that handed out 25 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Bellevue University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Bellevue, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s sales degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Professional Sales at Bellevue University
St Catherine University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. St Catherine University is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 8 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking, coming in at #15. William Paterson University is located in Wayne, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s sales degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Professional Sales at William Paterson University
Danville Area Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Sales Major list. This small school is located in Danville, Illinois, and it awarded 5 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Danville Area Community College Professional Sales Report
With a ranking of #16, Manchester University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major list. Manchester University is located in North Manchester, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s sales degrees to qualified students.
Clark College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking, coming in at #18. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Lake Land College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major list. Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bradley University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking, coming in at #20. Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Peoria, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Parkland College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Parkland College is a medium-sized school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 2 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
The College of Saint Rose landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. This small school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 2 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
Hennepin Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, this small public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified ’s sales students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Professional Sales at Hennepin Technical College
With a ranking of #23, Washtenaw Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major list. This fairly large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 13 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Professional Sales at Washtenaw Community College
McHenry County College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. Crystal Lake, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sales degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Professional Sales at McHenry County College
Butler County Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Sales Major list. BC3 is located in Butler, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s sales degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Lansing Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Sales Major ranking. LCC is a fairly large school located in Lansing, Michigan that handed out 1 ’s sales degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Professional Sales at Lansing Community College
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