Hospitality Administration/Management at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With a sample size under 30 graduates, these numbers come with uncertainty, but they sketch a relatively affordable path into hospitality management—albeit one that lags behind stronger in-state alternatives. UNC Greensboro graduates start at $31,952, about $2,000 below North Carolina's median for hospitality programs and trailing schools like Campbell ($44,464) and East Carolina ($38,049) by significant margins. The 40th percentile state ranking suggests this program sits in the lower half of NC options.

The debt load of $21,875 is notably lighter than both state and national medians, which matters given the modest starting salary. A 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, and earnings do climb 23% to $39,376 by year four—a respectable trajectory that brings graduates closer to competitive standing. For students who can attend at in-state tuition with minimal additional borrowing, this represents a reasonable entry point to the industry.

However, parents should recognize that several NC public universities deliver meaningfully better outcomes in this field. If your child is choosing between UNC Greensboro and East Carolina or Appalachian State for hospitality, the data favors those alternatives. This program works best for students with strong geographic ties to the Greensboro area or those already committed to UNC Greensboro for other reasons—the light debt burden prevents it from being a problematic choice, even if it's not the strongest value in the state.