U.S. median for this major: $56,198.
College Scorecard field of study; 143 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% 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 $34,549. College Scorecard.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst'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 | $10,164 | $41,672 | 1.3 years |
| $30–48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 2.5 years |
| $110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (76% 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 ($70,916) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,036 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 Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts 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 | Boston University | $82,302 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $70,916 | $24,385 | $22,383 | 83% |
| 3 | Lasell University | $68,693 | $27,000 | $27,511 | 59% |
| 4 | Endicott College | $60,969 | $23,250 | $40,654 | 76% |
6 more Massachusetts 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,631
- Full cost breakdown · all 73 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Business Administration$92,623
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Hospitality Management questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Hospitality Management graduates earn?
Hospitality Management graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median $70,916 four years after graduating and $39,266 one year after. The U.S. median for Hospitality Management graduates across 130 colleges is $56,198.
How much debt do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Hospitality Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Hospitality Management graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $24,385, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,703.
Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst a good school for Hospitality Management in Massachusetts?
On pay, Hospitality Management graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn $70,916 four years out, $1,112 above the median for the same major across 4 Massachusetts colleges ($69,804) and $14,718 above the U.S. median ($56,198). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for Hospitality Management in Massachusetts?
Of 4 Massachusetts colleges reporting Hospitality Management graduate earnings, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks 2nd. The highest is Boston University at $82,302.
What jobs do Hospitality Management graduates get?
A common career is lodging manager, with a median wage of $97,350 in Massachusetts and $69,250 nationally. Others include facilities managers and meeting, convention, and event planners.
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Cite this: “University of Massachusetts-Amherst Hospitality Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/hospitality-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).