# Kennesaw State University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,039
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,957 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,241

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,957 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,235 | $57,627 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 5.5 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | $59,089 | $20,750 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $49,957 | $31,000 | $15,048 | 52% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $64,060 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $61,060 GA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $120,410 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $114,360 GA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $50,140 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $49,250 GA, $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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