# East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

East Stroudsburg, PA. IPEDS 212115, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-stroudsburg-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,531
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,882 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,905 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in PA: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (9 colleges, $60,347): -$1,465
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,684

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,882 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,365 | $68,067 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,511 | $64,284 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,382 | $77,002 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,135 | $93,628 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,892 | $101,412 | 4.4 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania | $64,754 | $26,000 | $18,556 | 64% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $63,798 | $24,500 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $63,798 | $24,500 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $63,798 | $24,500 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Temple University | $60,347 | $26,417 | $28,198 | 75% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $58,882 | $26,905 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Widener University | $56,345 | $23,250 | $25,759 | 68% |
| Mercyhurst University | $53,812 | $26,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $53,551 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported metro, $60,980 PA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $95,290 PA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage not reported metro, $58,170 PA, $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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