# George Washington University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,625
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,683 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,485

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,683 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 6.0 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $75,683 | $22,500 | $36,586 | 84% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $77,600 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $75,610 DC, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $109,860 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $115,770 DC, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $75,450 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $76,970 DC, $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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