General
Hospitality Management
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Hospitality Management.
Entry Level Salary
$39,568
Median Salary
$67,530
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
44.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,701,200
Entry (Early)
$39,568
Median (Prime)
$67,530
High (Prime)
$70,000
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-99k
+142k
+162k
$25k / yr
-189k
+52k
+72k
$50k / yr
-279k
-38k
-18k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
30
29
$25k / yr
Never
44
40
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-174%
48%
66%
$50k / yr
-128%
-17%
-8%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate12.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
5.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,476
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,785|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Food service managers
4.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,856
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,894|$65,310
openings
42,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
General and operations managers
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$79,135|$102,950
openings
308,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Lodging managers
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,409|$68,130
openings
5,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.4%
Customer service representatives
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,020|$42,830
openings
341,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.5%
Sales managers
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,095
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,000|$138,060
openings
49,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.7%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,650
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,634|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
Human resources workers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,269
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$74,220
openings
87,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%
Meeting, convention, and event planners
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,219|$59,440
openings
15,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.8%
Retail salespersons
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$28,317
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$50,000|$34,580
openings
555,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.5%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| hospitality administration/management. | Undergrad Certificate | 14 | $13,634 - $53,659 |
| hospitality administration/management. | Associate's Degree | 58 | $22,180 - $44,087 |
| hospitality administration/management. | Bachelor's Degree | 144 | $27,137 - $98,785 |
| hospitality administration/management. | Master's Degree | 11 | $52,174 - $84,565 |