# University of Southern Maine: Hospitality Management (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 52.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/hospitality-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,924
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,748 (U.S. median for this major: $56,198 across 130 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,703)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,450

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,748 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,999 | $52,495 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 9.1 years |

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

## Hospitality Management at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University | $51,833 | $26,963 | $21,005 | 59% |
| University of Southern Maine | $47,748 | $20,500 | $13,596 | 40% |

## Careers
- Lodging manager (SOC 11-9080): median wage $62,400 Portland-South Portland, ME, $62,400 ME, $69,250 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $104,850 Portland-South Portland, ME, $98,310 ME, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $58,950 Portland-South Portland, ME, $57,900 ME, $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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