Compare 138 Resort Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,684. Top programs: $81,947+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Resort Management tells a different story. Across 138 programs, earnings range from $51,921 to $81,947—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Cornell University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $81,947, far exceeding the $43,684 average. George Washington University follows at $76,383, while Pace University reaches $64,589—all three proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige alone.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cornell graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $81,947 | 238 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $76,383 | 31 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #3 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $64,589 | 17 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of DelawarePublic | $61,655 | 79 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #5 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $60,996 | 14 | $22,500 | Good | $40,055 | Challenging |
| #6 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $59,608 | 69 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #7 | $57,752 | 42 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Manageable | |
| #8 | New York UniversityPrivate | $57,687 | 52 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #9 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $57,526 | 29 | $23,000 | Good | $44,413 | High |
| #10 | $56,529 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #11 | $56,203 | 55 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $55,987 | 228 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #13 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $55,800 | 179 | $20,093 | Good | $37,285 | High |
| #14 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $55,633 | 73 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #15 | $55,345 | 50 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $53,926 | 174 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $52,382 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | High | |
| #18 | $52,067 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $52,002 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $30,444 | High | |
| #20 | $51,921 | 74 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $50,615 | 25 | $23,168 | Good | $41,563 | High |
| #22 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $50,579 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,146 | High |
| #23 | $50,238 | 119 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #24 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $50,174 | 40 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Manageable |
| #25 | Temple UniversityPublic | $49,666 | 76 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
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