U.S. median for this major: $56,198.
College Scorecard field of study; 18 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 55% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,703.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,808. College Scorecard.
ATU Hospitality Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Arkansas colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Hospitality Management nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ATU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,426 | $53,556 | 4.9 years |
| $30–48k | $11,165 | $48,121 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $13,130 | $56,590 | 5.1 years |
| $75–110k | $14,675 | $63,249 | 5.7 years |
| $110k+ | $15,543 | $66,990 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Hospitality Management graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,436) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,037 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Hospitality Management graduates
Lodging manager
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: high school diploma or equivalent.
Facilities Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at ATU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ATU
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $41,766
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at ATU
- Business Administration$56,643
ATU Hospitality Management questions
How much do ATU Hospitality Management graduates earn?
Hospitality Management graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median $43,436 four years after graduating and $27,969 one year after. The U.S. median for Hospitality Management graduates across 130 colleges is $56,198.
How much debt do ATU Hospitality Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Hospitality Management graduates of Arkansas Tech University is $24,000, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,703.
Where does ATU rank for Hospitality Management in Arkansas?
Of 1 Arkansas colleges reporting Hospitality Management graduate earnings, Arkansas Tech University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Hospitality Management graduates get?
A common career is lodging manager, with a median wage of $45,870 in Arkansas and $69,250 nationally. Others include facilities managers and meeting, convention, and event planners.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Arkansas Tech University Hospitality Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-tech-university/majors/hospitality-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).