# Cornell University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,803
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $112,289 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,987 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (11 colleges, $53,178): +$59,111
- Versus the U.S. median: +$56,091

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $112,289 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 2.6 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $112,289 | $13,987 | $28,690 | 95% |
| New York University | $84,375 | $19,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $60,041 | $21,812 | $19,035 | 69% |
| New York Institute of Technology | $59,490 | $21,750 | $22,443 | 59% |
| Culinary Institute of America | $58,165 | $26,778 | $36,113 | 63% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $53,178 | $21,500 | $17,156 | 59% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $51,363 | $26,689 | $34,906 | 70% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $50,492 | $10,500 | $5,127 | 22% |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $48,267 | $19,500 | $11,346 | 33% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | $48,006 | $23,280 | $17,225 | 45% |
| St. John's University-New York | $41,679 | $23,750 | $29,999 | 66% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $79,460 NY, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $115,260 Ithaca, NY, $131,350 NY, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $64,150 Ithaca, NY, $74,730 NY, $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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