U.S. median for this major: $56,198.
College Scorecard field of study; 108 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% 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 $24,591. College Scorecard.
PU 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 PU'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 | $5,098 | $21,717 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | 1.1 years |
| $48–75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 4.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (64% 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 ($58,861) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,327 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 Indiana colleges
Every Indiana 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 | Purdue University | $58,861 | $19,432 | $14,600 | 83% |
| 2 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | $53,784 | $24,947 | $11,668 | 54% |
| 3 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | $44,909 | $24,772 | $13,171 | 36% |
| 4 | Ball State University | $44,705 | $24,148 | $14,940 | 62% |
| 5 | Indiana University-Kokomo | $43,009 | — | $3,968 | 46% |
3 more Indiana 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 PU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About PU
- Acceptance rate: 50% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $72,424
- Full cost breakdown · all 112 majors · overview
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PU Hospitality Management questions
How much do PU Hospitality Management graduates earn?
Hospitality Management graduates of Purdue University earn a median $58,861 four years after graduating and $41,099 one year after. The U.S. median for Hospitality Management graduates across 130 colleges is $56,198.
How much debt do PU Hospitality Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Hospitality Management graduates of Purdue University is $19,432, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,703.
Is PU a good school for Hospitality Management in Indiana?
On pay, Hospitality Management graduates of Purdue University earn $58,861 four years out, $13,952 above the median for the same major across 5 Indiana colleges ($44,909) and $2,663 above the U.S. median ($56,198). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does PU rank for Hospitality Management in Indiana?
Of 5 Indiana colleges reporting Hospitality Management graduate earnings, Purdue University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Hospitality Management graduates get?
A common career is lodging manager, with a median wage of $67,070 in Indiana 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: “Purdue University Hospitality Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/hospitality-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).