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Hospitality Administration/Management bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$58,546Median year-4 earnings

$25,001Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1DePaul UniversityChicago · $16,375 federal debt$71,556 2National Louis UniversityChicago · $28,491 federal debt$61,413 3Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · $25,001 federal debt$58,546 4Roosevelt UniversityChicago · $23,916 federal debt$57,617 5Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · $27,000 federal debt$53,392

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9051Food Service Managers

State median wage: $63,930
Middle 50% wage range: $52,250–$79,850
State employment: 11,270
Projected growth: +5.8%
Annual openings: 38,800

10th–90th percentile: $36,390–$101,960

11-9081Lodging Managers

State median wage: $61,530
Middle 50% wage range: $47,640–$77,680
State employment: 740
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 5,500

10th–90th percentile: $37,320–$101,980

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $140,240
Middle 50% wage range: $107,690–$180,860
State employment: 31,680
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,230–$235,260

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $77,310
Middle 50% wage range: $54,090–$100,660
State employment: 3,260
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $45,450–$121,720

11-9179Personal Service Managers, All Other

State median wage: $63,500
Middle 50% wage range: $63,500–$70,740
State employment: 100
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $55,170–$82,930

11-3013Facilities Managers

State median wage: $106,980
Middle 50% wage range: $82,800–$133,460
State employment: 9,180
Projected growth: +4.6%
Annual openings: 14,200

10th–90th percentile: $62,700–$165,400

25-1011Business Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $94,770
Middle 50% wage range: $58,130–$141,710
State employment: 3,580
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $37,590–$215,800

13-1199Business Operations Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $82,070
Middle 50% wage range: $62,340–$109,030
State employment: 32,940
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 98,700

10th–90th percentile: $46,360–$137,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	DePaul University	Chicago	$71,556	$16,375
2	National Louis University	Chicago	$61,413	$28,491
3	Northern Illinois University	Dekalb	$58,546	$25,001
4	Roosevelt University	Chicago	$57,617	$23,916
5	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Carbondale	$53,392	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Hospitality Administration/Management in Illinois

What do Hospitality Administration/Management bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,546 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,001 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. DePaul University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.