Hospitality Administration/Management at Virginia State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University | $45,461* | $31,062 | $24,722* | — |
| James Madison University | $46,915* | $55,800 | $22,250* | 0.47 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $45,771* | $52,382 | $25,680* | 0.56 |
| George Mason University | $45,151* | $49,065 | $24,722* | 0.55 |
| ECPI University | $33,711* | $40,660 | $30,138* | 0.89 |
| National Median | $34,675* | — | $23,920* | 0.69 |
Other Hospitality Administration/Management Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $13,576 | $46,915 | $22,250 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $15,478 | $45,771 | $25,680 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $13,815 | $45,151 | $24,722 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $18,484 | $33,711 | $30,138 |
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 Virginia State University, approximately 71% 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 VA. Actual outcomes may vary.