# National Louis University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 147536, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/national-louis-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,196
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,413 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,491 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (5 colleges, $58,546): +$2,867
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,215

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,413 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,462 | $52,590 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,567 | $48,813 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,996 | $54,843 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,447 | $65,186 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $17,956 | $75,774 | 3.0 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | $71,556 | $16,375 | $30,902 | 68% |
| National Louis University | $61,413 | $28,491 | $12,641 | 30% |
| Northern Illinois University | $58,546 | $25,001 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Roosevelt University | $57,617 | $23,916 | $20,194 | 35% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $53,392 | $27,000 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $62,650 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $61,530 IL, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $113,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $106,980 IL, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $62,640 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $59,840 IL, $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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