by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 17 degrees and certificates in Auctioneering. Graduates earn a median $38,124 one year after completing, rising to $59,835 after four years.
A major in Auctioneering covers Auctioneering. A Program That Prepares Individuals For Professional Careers As Auctioneers And Auction Managers, And For Meeting Applicable State Licensing Requirements. Includes Instruction In Bid Calling, Public Speaking, Ringworking, Auction Techniques, Salesmanship Skills, Auction Clerking And Cashiering, Auction Advertising, Working Independently Or With Auction Houses, Contracts And Agency, Applicable Sales Law, And Managing Both General Auctions And Auctions Specializing In Commodities Such As Antiques, Consignments, Farm Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Real Estate, Livestock, And Automobiles.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, auctioneering draws strong interest, with 17 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award auctioneering degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 17.
All 17 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 53% of auctioneering degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 17). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (14) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
How long an auctioneering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 17 |
1 occupations are related to Auctioneering, with an average median salary of $60,515; the strongest outlook belongs to Sales and Related Workers, All Other, at 3.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Commercial Representative, Circulation Man, Trousseau Consultant and Livestock Auctioneer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to auctioneering, at 498,256.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 498,256 | 3.6% |
Auctioneering graduates earn a median $38,124 one year after completing their program, $59,835 after four years and $51,544 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,124 |
| 4 years | $59,835 |
| 5 years | $51,544 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to auctioneering, with a median salary of $60,515.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $60,515 |
Auctioneering has 9 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 3,339 degrees a year; the largest are Fashion Merchandising (2,570), Special Products Marketing Operations (207) and Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other (195). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
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