# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,690
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,688 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (4 colleges, $53,776): +$2,912
- Versus the U.S. median: +$490

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,688 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,634 | $52,178 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 5.0 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | $64,154 | $23,448 | $18,960 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $56,688 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $50,864 | $25,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $45,953 | $23,989 | $14,656 | 34% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $56,850 Columbia, SC, $62,990 SC, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $98,020 Columbia, SC, $103,940 SC, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $47,830 Columbia, SC, $51,830 SC, $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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