The Hospitality Management major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Hospitality, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Hospitality, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Facilities Managers SOC: 11-3013 Occupation: Facilities Managers | $104,690 | 141,090 | N/A | N/A |
Food Service Managers SOC: 11-9051 Occupation: Food Service Managers | $65,310 | 244,230 | N/A | N/A |
Gambling Managers SOC: 11-9071 Occupation: Gambling Managers | $85,580 | 4,620 | N/A | N/A |
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling SOC: 11-9072 Occupation: Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $77,180 | 36,700 | N/A | N/A |
Lodging Managers SOC: 11-9081 Occupation: Lodging Managers | $68,130 | 41,350 | N/A | N/A |
Personal Service Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9179 Occupation: Personal Service Managers, All Other | $61,340 | 10,490 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | 134,670 |
| 2023 | $56,920 | 122,130 |
| 2022 | $52,560 | 112,070 |
| 2021 | $49,470 | 98,150 |
| 2020 | $51,560 | 109,800 |