# University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Lincoln, NE. IPEDS 181464, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,689
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,777 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,421

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,777 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,751 | $54,829 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,054 | $56,132 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,699 | $63,206 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,975 | $81,593 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,346 | $96,088 | 5.6 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $53,777 | $22,250 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $67,990 Lincoln, NE, $67,990 NE, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $98,360 Lincoln, NE, $102,150 NE, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $53,760 Lincoln, NE, $52,630 NE, $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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