Hospitality Administration/Management at Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's hospitality program shows exactly what anxious parents want to see: steady upward momentum. Graduates earning $37,829 in their first year see that number jump 29% to nearly $49,000 by year four—a trajectory that suggests graduates are landing roles with advancement potential rather than getting stuck in entry-level positions. With debt at $25,000 (below the national median), this program delivers a manageable 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio that gives new graduates breathing room while they build their careers.

The program outperforms most national competitors, ranking in the 72nd percentile for earnings while keeping debt in the 37th percentile. Within New Hampshire's small hospitality landscape, it holds its own at the 60th percentile, essentially matching UNH's outcomes while serving a higher proportion of Pell grant students (47% versus typical flagship demographics). For families weighing in-state options, SNHU provides comparable results with potentially more accessible admissions.

The moderate sample size means these numbers represent a meaningful cohort, not an outlier year. For students serious about hospitality careers—especially those willing to work their way up through the industry—this program offers a practical pathway with reasonable debt and genuine earnings growth. The four-year trajectory suggests employers value these graduates enough to promote them.