Wine Marketing & Sales

South Seattle College ETPL
The program provides introductory and professional development classes relating to the wine industry. Options include the following: Winemaking (learning to produce quality wines and develop an individual style of wine); Wine Marketing and Sales; and Food and Wine Pairing (the intricacies of bridging food and wine). The program prepares individuals for a career in the wine industry, and provides advanced skill training for those already employed in the industry. Must be 21 years or older to apply.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,445.75

Total required fees

$150.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

53

Credits

561

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Wine Steward/Sommelier

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.66

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,719.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Wine Steward/Sommelier

Manufacturing

35%

Other Industries

30%

Retail Trade

20%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
33%
Female
67%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
8%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
33%
50 and over
33%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
9%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
48%