# Northern Arizona University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,402
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,857 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,046 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,659

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,857 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 3.9 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $64,315 | $15,891 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $58,857 | $20,046 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $82,840 Flagstaff, AZ, $77,670 AZ, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $80,710 Flagstaff, AZ, $99,880 AZ, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $52,330 Flagstaff, AZ, $61,330 AZ, $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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