Hospitality Administration/Management: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 52.09. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 1,114 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 335 | 2,863 | $41,933 | $40,962 | $15,160 12 programs |
| Associate's degree | 345 | 1,657 | $37,255 | $41,099 | $27,053 14 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 306 | 7,448 | $46,331 | $56,726 | $21,470 96 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | $10,390 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 76 | 1,122 | $62,638 | $74,856 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 16 | 53 | Data unavailable | $97,768 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 32 | 190 | $56,207 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 32 graduates measured | $56,255 | $60,220 | $15,875 |
| Trident Technical College SC · Public · 22 graduates measured | $55,519 | Data unavailable | $20,508 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 41 graduates measured | $51,779 | Data unavailable | $23,249 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public · 41 graduates measured | $51,779 | Data unavailable | $23,249 |
| University of Iowa IA · Public · 117 graduates measured | $48,816 | $59,801 | $23,000 |
| Northern Arizona University AZ · Public · 60 graduates measured | $46,746 | $51,008 | $14,444 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis IN · Public · 47 graduates measured | $44,335 | $54,060 | Data unavailable |
| Florida Atlantic University FL · Public · 62 graduates measured | $44,025 | $45,806 | Data unavailable |
| Missouri State University-Springfield MO · Public · 39 graduates measured | $43,431 | Data unavailable | $23,250 |
| NUC University PR · Private, for-profit · 35 graduates measured | $22,730 | $20,179 | $9,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford University · Private, for-profit · 17 graduates measured | $59,368 | $49,482 | Data unavailable |
| Colorado Mountain College CO · Public · 21 graduates measured | $43,821 | $66,500 | $10,000 |
| Trident Technical College SC · Public · 21 graduates measured | $43,144 | Data unavailable | $13,500 |
| College of Southern Nevada NV · Public · 36 graduates measured | $42,359 | $43,501 | $10,375 |
| Monroe Community College NY · Public · 29 graduates measured | $41,177 | $35,311 | Data unavailable |
| Valencia College FL · Public · 34 graduates measured | $40,988 | $46,639 | $8,750 |
| Northampton County Area Community College PA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $40,148 | $39,251 | Data unavailable |
| Columbus State Community College OH · Public · 29 graduates measured | $38,598 | $43,944 | $9,500 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus TX · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $38,013 | Data unavailable | $27,053 |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus TN · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $38,013 | Data unavailable | $27,053 |
| Remington College-Online Dallas · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $38,013 | Data unavailable | $27,053 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College NY · Public · 67 graduates measured | $37,388 | $41,722 | Data unavailable |
| Gwinnett Technical College GA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $36,151 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North NY · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $35,051 | $40,680 | $30,182 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo NY · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $35,051 | $40,680 | $30,182 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University NY · Private, nonprofit · 168 graduates measured | $92,126 | $112,289 | $11,274 |
| New York University NY · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $73,456 | $84,375 | $15,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University VA · Public · 48 graduates measured | $59,633 | $72,817 | $22,375 |
| Morgan State University MD · Public · 20 graduates measured | $59,248 | $46,441 | Data unavailable |
| Boston University MA · Private, nonprofit · 48 graduates measured | $59,073 | $82,302 | $19,000 |
| Campbell University NC · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $58,775 | $63,402 | Data unavailable |
| Lasell University MA · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $58,337 | $68,693 | $26,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst MA · Public · 102 graduates measured | $58,032 | $70,916 | $23,250 |
| George Washington University DC · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $56,880 | $75,683 | Data unavailable |
| University of San Francisco CA · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $56,705 | $77,757 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 46 graduates measured | $55,076 | $64,315 | $17,654 |
| Endicott College MA · Private, nonprofit · 42 graduates measured | $55,072 | $60,969 | $26,197 |
| University of Delaware DE · Public · 68 graduates measured | $55,060 | $71,102 | $23,250 |
| Washington State University WA · Public · 62 graduates measured | $55,059 | $66,874 | $13,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley PA · Public · 151 graduates measured | $54,818 | $63,798 | $25,899 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California CA · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $109,506 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Culinary Institute of America NY · Private, nonprofit · 34 graduates measured | $95,479 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Cornell University NY · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $90,501 | $105,553 | Data unavailable |
| San Diego State University CA · Public · 42 graduates measured | $83,390 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas NV · Public · 29 graduates measured | $77,236 | $84,365 | Data unavailable |
| Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public · 22 graduates measured | $75,295 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Temple University PA · Public · 26 graduates measured | $74,619 | $77,510 | Data unavailable |
| George Washington University DC · Private, nonprofit · 31 graduates measured | $70,152 | $84,644 | Data unavailable |
| Boston University MA · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $68,056 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of North Texas TX · Public · 22 graduates measured | $63,841 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Georgia State University GA · Public · 29 graduates measured | $63,790 | $83,259 | Data unavailable |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence RI · Private, nonprofit · 43 graduates measured | $59,848 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online RI · Private, nonprofit · 43 graduates measured | $59,848 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Central Florida FL · Public · 93 graduates measured | $59,589 | $61,130 | Data unavailable |
| University of New Orleans LA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $59,573 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Hospitality Administration/Management
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities managers | $106,660 | +4.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Food service managers | $69,390 | +5.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Gambling managers | $93,220 | +3.6% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling | $79,520 | +6.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Lodging managers | $69,250 | +3.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Personal service managers, all other | $69,770 | +6.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Managers, all other | $141,900 | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Meeting, convention, and event planners | $61,160 | +5.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Business operations specialists, all other | $83,050 | +3.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $99,080 | +5.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| First-line supervisors of gambling services workers | $63,820 | +3.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (10)
- 52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- 52.0903 Tourism and Travel Services Management
- 52.0904 Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- 52.0905 Restaurant/Food Services Management
- 52.0906 Resort Management
- 52.0907 Meeting and Event Planning
- 52.0908 Casino Management
- 52.0909 Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
- 52.0910 Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management
- 52.0999 Hospitality Administration/Management, Other