# James Madison University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,915
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,016 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Hospitality Management at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $72,817 | $25,680 | $24,953 | 86% |
| James Madison University | $65,016 | $22,250 | $23,322 | 80% |
| George Mason University | $62,727 | $24,722 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia State University | $56,476 | not reported | $15,840 | 39% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $66,990 VA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $111,970 Harrisonburg, VA, $116,540 VA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $50,970 Harrisonburg, VA, $60,930 VA, $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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