# Stephen F Austin State University: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Nacogdoches, TX. IPEDS 228431, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,758
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,776 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in TX: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $55,036): -$5,260
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,422

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,776 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,318 | $44,367 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,023 | $47,399 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,100 | $56,330 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,609 | $75,719 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,959 | $98,724 | 6.1 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $57,255 | $23,070 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas Tech University | $57,221 | $22,500 | $19,070 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $55,821 | $22,767 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $54,251 | $19,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| University of Houston | $53,344 | $21,423 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $49,776 | $25,000 | $14,260 | 53% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported metro, $62,000 TX, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage not reported metro, $99,430 TX, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage not reported metro, $57,470 TX, $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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