Compare 5 Resort Management. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $44,738.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Resort Management tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $37,743 to $55,633—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Texas Tech University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $55,633, well above the $44,738 average across Texas programs. The Red Raiders outpace University of Houston ($46,126) and University of North Texas ($44,935), proving that program strength doesn't follow traditional university hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas Tech graduates borrow $21,500 and face just an 8.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39, graduates can pay off their student loans with roughly 5 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $55,633 | 73 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of HoustonPublic | $46,126 | 257 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #3 | $44,935 | 120 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #4 | $39,252 | 34 | $23,409 | Challenging | $18,080 | High | |
| #5 | $37,743 | 134 | $17,804 | Manageable | $32,258 | High |
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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.
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