U.S. median for this major: $56,198.
College Scorecard field of study; 38 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 43% 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 $28,851. College Scorecard.
Northern Illinois University Hospitality Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Northern Illinois University'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 | $10,126 | $44,453 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($58,546) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,749 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.
Hospitality Management at Illinois colleges
Every Illinois college we cover that reports Hospitality Management graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DePaul University | $71,556 | $16,375 | $30,902 | 68% |
| 2 | National Louis University | $61,413 | $28,491 | $12,641 | 30% |
| 3 | Northern Illinois University | $58,546 | $25,001 | $13,391 | 49% |
| 4 | Roosevelt University | $57,617 | $23,916 | $20,194 | 35% |
| 5 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $53,392 | $27,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
3 more Illinois colleges offer Hospitality Management but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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 Northern Illinois University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northern Illinois University
- Acceptance rate: 70% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,808
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
Related majors at Northern Illinois University
- Business Administration$73,176
Northern Illinois University Hospitality Management questions
How much do Northern Illinois University Hospitality Management graduates earn?
Hospitality Management graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median $58,546 four years after graduating and $32,337 one year after. The U.S. median for Hospitality Management graduates across 130 colleges is $56,198.
How much debt do Northern Illinois University Hospitality Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Hospitality Management graduates of Northern Illinois University is $25,001, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,703.
Is Northern Illinois University a good school for Hospitality Management in Illinois?
On pay, Hospitality Management graduates of Northern Illinois University earn $58,546 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 5 Illinois colleges ($58,546) and $2,348 above the U.S. median ($56,198). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Northern Illinois University rank for Hospitality Management in Illinois?
Of 5 Illinois colleges reporting Hospitality Management graduate earnings, Northern Illinois University ranks 3rd. The highest is DePaul University at $71,556.
What jobs do Hospitality Management graduates get?
A common career is lodging manager, with a median wage of $62,650 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area 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: “Northern Illinois University Hospitality Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/hospitality-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).