# DePaul University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144740, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/depaul-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,722
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,556 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,375 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (5 colleges, $58,546): +$13,010
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,358

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,556 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,359 | $115,729 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $25,950 | $109,769 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $28,687 | $121,346 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $31,057 | $131,371 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $37,092 | $156,899 | 4.4 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | $71,556 | $16,375 | $30,902 | 68% |
| National Louis University | $61,413 | $28,491 | $12,641 | 30% |
| Northern Illinois University | $58,546 | $25,001 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Roosevelt University | $57,617 | $23,916 | $20,194 | 35% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $53,392 | $27,000 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $62,650 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $61,530 IL, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $113,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $106,980 IL, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $62,640 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $59,840 IL, $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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