# Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Natchitoches, LA. IPEDS 160038, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,452
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,227 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (3 colleges, $43,178): +$1,049
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,971

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,227 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,693 | $50,514 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 7.0 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $44,227 | $20,500 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $43,178 | not reported | $13,530 | 53% |
| University of New Orleans | $39,391 | $23,905 | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported metro, $63,000 LA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $97,120 LA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage not reported metro, $61,150 LA, $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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