Hospitality Administration/Management at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $35,297* | $40,930 | $27,000 | — |
| National Louis University | $42,196* | $41,721 | $28,491 | 0.68 |
| Roosevelt University | $35,871* | $44,879 | $23,916 | 0.67 |
| DePaul University | $34,722* | $50,615 | $16,375 | 0.47 |
| Northern Illinois University | $32,337* | — | $25,001 | 0.77 |
| National Median | $34,675* | — | $23,920 | 0.69 |
Other Hospitality Administration/Management Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University Chicago | $12,345 | $42,196 | $28,491 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $20,280 | $35,871 | $23,916 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $34,722 | $16,375 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $12,700 | $32,337 | $25,001 |
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, approximately 37% 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 4 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.