U.S. median for this major: $56,198.
College Scorecard field of study; 84 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% 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 $30,305. College Scorecard.
Ohio State 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 Ohio State 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 | $4,885 | $20,566 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 6.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (71% 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 ($53,039) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,601 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 Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Hospitality Management graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State University at Ashtabulamostly 2-year | $56,143 | $25,112 | $12,205 | 25% |
| 2 | Kent State University at Kent | $56,143 | $25,112 | $20,787 | 64% |
| 3 | Ohio State University | $53,039 | $26,000 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 4 | Youngstown State University | $47,657 | $25,687 | $12,767 | 50% |
13 more Ohio 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 Ohio State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Ohio State University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 88% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,409
- Full cost breakdown · all 129 majors · overview
Related majors at Ohio State University
- Business Administration$85,586
- Business$65,374
- International Business$81,473
Ohio State University Hospitality Management questions
How much do Ohio State University Hospitality Management graduates earn?
Hospitality Management graduates of Ohio State University earn a median $53,039 four years after graduating and $36,986 one year after. The U.S. median for Hospitality Management graduates across 130 colleges is $56,198.
How much debt do Ohio State University Hospitality Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Hospitality Management graduates of Ohio State University is $26,000, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,703.
Is Ohio State University a good school for Hospitality Management in Ohio?
On pay, Hospitality Management graduates of Ohio State University earn $53,039 four years out, $1,552 below the median for the same major across 4 Ohio colleges ($54,591) and $3,159 below the U.S. median ($56,198). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ohio State University rank for Hospitality Management in Ohio?
Of 4 Ohio colleges reporting Hospitality Management graduate earnings, Ohio State University ranks 3rd; among the 3 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 2nd. The highest is Kent State University at Ashtabula at $56,143.
What jobs do Hospitality Management graduates get?
A common career is lodging manager, with a median wage of $54,030 in the Columbus, OH 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: “Ohio State University Hospitality Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/hospitality-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).