# University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,266
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,916 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,385 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $69,804): +$1,112
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,718

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,916 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 4.1 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $82,302 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $70,916 | $24,385 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Lasell University | $68,693 | $27,000 | $27,511 | 59% |
| Endicott College | $60,969 | $23,250 | $40,654 | 76% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage not reported Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $97,350 MA, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $110,680 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $124,100 MA, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $64,290 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $75,740 MA, $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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