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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Hospitality Management.

Entry Level Salary
$40,730
Median Salary
$70,000
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
44.4%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,800,000
Entry (Early)
$40,730
Median (Prime)
$70,000
High (Prime)
$75,029

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

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
-89k
+164k
+205k
$25k / yr
-178k
+74k
+115k
$50k / yr
-268k
-16k
+25k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
28
$25k / yr
Never
40
36
$50k / yr
Never
Never
53

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-164%
68%
106%
$50k / yr
-123%
-7%
12%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate12.9%
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
$48,582
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Food service managers

4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,136
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$69,390
openings
38,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%

General and operations managers

3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,575|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%

Lodging managers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,029|$69,250
openings
5,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.8%

Customer service representatives

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$48,582
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$48,582|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$43,946
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,721|$48,520
openings
113,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -3.7%

Sales managers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,200
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,018|$148,270
openings
47,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.5%

Human resources workers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,721
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$74,148|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

Retail salespersons

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$31,281
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,343|$35,410
openings
520,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%

Meeting, convention, and event planners

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,928|$61,160
openings
16,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
hospitality administration/management.Undergrad Certificate132$20,179 - $60,220
hospitality administration/management.Associate's Degree235$30,601 - $66,500
hospitality administration/management.Bachelor's Degree216$30,004 - $112,289
hospitality administration/management.Master's Degree44$61,130 - $105,553
hospitality administration/management.Doctoral Degree6Data N/A