Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degree) at Dallas Baptist University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$36,656

Est. from TX median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$24,462

Est. from national median (32 programs)

Analysis

Hospitality programs across Texas suggest first-year earnings around $36,700, which puts this bachelor's degree in challenging territory financially. Based on comparable programs, graduates here face an estimated debt load of $24,500—reasonable in absolute terms, but representing roughly eight months of first-year income. That 0.67 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't alarming, but it's tight for a field where entry-level pay runs lower than many other bachelor's degrees.

The broader Texas hospitality landscape tells a revealing story. Programs at Texas Tech and UNT report graduates earning over $41,000—about $5,000 more than the state median this estimate is based on. Even Texas A&M's program breaks $37,700. For a private university charging private tuition, DBU's program appears positioned in the middle to lower end of outcomes, though without this school's actual data, it's impossible to know whether their graduates do better or worse than the state average.

The practical question is whether this particular path justifies the investment when larger public universities in the same metro area produce stronger hospitality outcomes. The debt burden appears manageable if your child lands near that $36,700 mark, but there's meaningful risk if they fall below it—and insufficient data to know how DBU's specific program performs. Given the program alternatives in Texas with documented stronger earnings, this merits careful comparison shopping before committing.

Where Dallas Baptist University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all hospitality administration/management bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (10 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas	$38,140	$36,656*	—	$24,462*	—
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock	$11,852	$41,506*	$55,633	$22,500*	0.54
University of North TexasDenton	$11,164	$41,183*	$44,935	$23,070*	0.56
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station	$13,099	$37,743*	—	$19,500*	0.52
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio	$8,991	$35,569*	$42,294	$22,767*	0.64
University of HoustonHouston	$9,711	$32,639*	$46,126	$21,423*	0.66
National Median	—	$34,675*	—	$23,920*	0.69

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with hospitality administration/management graduates

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Lodging Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

$68,130/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Food Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

$65,310/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

$59,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Gambling Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

$35,630/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May verify and pay off jackpots. May reset slot machines after payoffs and make repairs or adjustments to slot machines or recommend removal of slot machines for repair. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos.

$35,630/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Service Managers, All Other

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dallas Baptist University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.