# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,351
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,312 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (3 colleges, $62,556): -$5,244
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,114

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,312 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 6.8 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $75,118 | $21,923 | $36,131 | 76% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $62,556 | $20,500 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,312 | $20,500 | $15,327 | 32% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $96,470 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $91,750 CO, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $125,780 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $122,510 CO, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $62,320 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $62,050 CO, $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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