# Auburn University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,664
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,419 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $53,180): +$10,239
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,221

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,419 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Hospitality Management at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $63,419 | $24,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $53,180 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of South Alabama | $41,515 | $18,500 | $17,648 | 53% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $63,750 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $69,420 AL, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $121,010 AL, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $58,070 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $52,180 AL, $61,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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