# University of Memphis: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,190
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,627 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,571

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,627 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 4.6 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $58,854 | $22,500 | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $52,627 | $29,000 | $12,397 | 51% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $63,050 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $63,050 TN, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $108,610 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $106,730 TN, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $54,500 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $52,000 TN, $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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