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

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,069
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,651 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,625 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $54,094): +$15,557
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,453

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,651 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 3.3 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $69,651 | $22,625 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Grand Valley State University | $58,413 | $26,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Central Michigan University | $56,314 | $29,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $51,874 | $22,500 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Ferris State University | $49,983 | $27,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Northern Michigan University | $45,797 | $31,000 | $14,085 | 52% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $59,450 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $58,970 MI, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $105,450 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $98,150 MI, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $60,130 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $52,780 MI, $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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