Dealer Education Requirements And Courses

Dealer education requirements

Updated January 8, 2025

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Usually, dealers don't need a college education. The most common degree for dealers is bachelor's degree with 37% graduates, with only 28% dealer graduates earning high school diploma. Dealers who decided to graduate from college often finish University of Phoenix or University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Some good skills to have in this position include guest service, math and exceptional guest.

What education do you need to become a dealer?

What degree do you need to be a dealer?

The most common degree for dealers is bachelor's degree, with 37% of dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 19%.

Bachelor's, 37%

High School Diploma, 28%

Associate, 19%

Diploma, 7%

Other Degrees, 9%

What should I major in to become a dealer?

You should major in business to become a dealer. 31% of dealers major in business. Other common majors for a dealer include accounting and general studies.

Business, 31%

Accounting, 8%

General Studies, 8%

Criminal Justice, 6%

Other Majors, 47%

Best majors for dealers

Rank	Major	Percentages
1	Business	30.5%
2	Accounting	8.0%
3	General Studies	7.7%
4	Criminal Justice	6.3%
5	Finance	4.7%

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20 best online courses for dealers

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Average dealer salary by education level

According to our data, dealers with a Associate degree earn the highest average salary, at $41,273 annually. Dealers with a Bachelor's degree earn an average annual salary of $41,204.

Dealer education level	Dealer salary
High School Diploma or Less	$40,249
Bachelor's Degree	$41,204
Some College/ Associate Degree	$41,273