Compare 9 Resort Management. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $43,375.
With top graduates earning $56,529, Resort Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus leads with Resort Management graduates earning $56,529, well above the $43,375 average across 9 Pennsylvania programs. Temple University follows at $49,666, while Widener University reaches $50,579—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Penn State graduates borrow $25,000 and face just a 10.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, graduates can manage their loans comfortably while building their hospitality careers.
Highest program earnings: $56,529
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
10.1% payment burden | Good
27.9% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,529 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #2 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $50,579 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,146 | High |
| #3 | Temple UniversityPublic | $49,666 | 76 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #4 | $48,277 | 61 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #5 | $43,422 | 33 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #6 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $43,101 | 26 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #7 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $41,733 | 9 | $26,000 | Challenging | $33,999 | High |
| #8 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | $36,674 | 12 | $26,950 | High | $38,989 | High |
| #9 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $20,390 | 23 | $25,325 | High | $40,932 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
