# Purdue University Fort Wayne: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Fort Wayne, IN. IPEDS 151102, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-fort-wayne/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,013
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,909 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,772 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $44,909): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,289

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,909 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,306 | $36,629 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $8,703 | $38,380 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,444 | $54,878 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,430 | $81,276 | 8.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,224 | $89,188 | 9.5 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $58,861 | $19,432 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $53,784 | $24,947 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $44,909 | $24,772 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Ball State University | $44,705 | $24,148 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $43,009 | not reported | $3,968 | 46% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported Fort Wayne, IN, $67,070 IN, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $103,960 Fort Wayne, IN, $104,560 IN, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $48,440 Fort Wayne, IN, $50,090 IN, $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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