# San Diego State University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

San Diego, CA. IPEDS 122409, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-diego-state-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,009
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,113 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,749 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Hospitality Management at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | $77,757 | $19,500 | $41,431 | 70% |
| San Diego State University | $70,113 | $17,749 | $15,364 | 76% |
| California State University-East Bay | $65,655 | $19,470 | $9,320 | 48% |
| San Francisco State University | $65,510 | $14,400 | $12,278 | 50% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $57,927 | $17,125 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $57,114 | $15,000 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $55,856 | $11,000 | $13,663 | 59% |
| California State University-Northridge | $50,644 | $15,000 | $7,021 | 57% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $78,800 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $76,950 CA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $102,330 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $118,620 CA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $66,060 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $71,120 CA, $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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