Compare 32 Resort Management. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $42,961.
Resort Management programs produce graduates earning between $41,252 and $55,987—a $15K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 32 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Michigan State University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $55,987, well above the $43K regional average. Eastern Michigan University follows at $52,067, while DePaul University rounds out the top three at $50,615. The data shows regional publics competing directly with private institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Michigan State graduates borrow $23,250 and face a 9.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families considering parent loans, Southwest Minnesota State leads with a 17.8% family burden, keeping payments manageable compared to other options.
Highest program earnings: $55,987
Strong outcomes ($55,987) with 84% acceptance
9.5% payment burden | Good
17.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $55,987 | 228 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #2 | $52,067 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $50,615 | 25 | $23,168 | Good | $41,563 | High |
| #4 | Northwood UniversityPrivate | $49,497 | 6 | $20,842 | Good | $21,265 | Challenging |
| #5 | $48,973 | 112 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #6 | $48,745 | 9 | $20,500 | Good | $11,750 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $47,880 | 46 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | High | |
| #8 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $47,358 | 133 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #9 | $46,078 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #10 | $46,064 | 48 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | High | |
| #11 | $45,653 | 103 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #12 | $45,565 | 137 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $45,198 | 104 | $20,500 | Manageable | $32,529 | High | |
| #14 | $45,140 | 17 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #15 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $44,879 | 54 | $22,000 | Manageable | $27,213 | High |
| #16 | $43,253 | 71 | $23,000 | Manageable | $11,000 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $43,172 | 22 | $21,500 | Manageable | $12,362 | Challenging | |
| #18 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | $41,721 | 44 | $19,750 | Manageable | $17,284 | High |
| #19 | $41,683 | 49 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #20 | $41,252 | 24 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #21 | $41,098 | 9 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | High | |
| #22 | $40,930 | 27 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | High | |
| #23 | $40,538 | 5 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | High | |
| #24 | $40,367 | 106 | $24,500 | Challenging | $26,392 | High | |
| #25 | $39,810 | 53 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | 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.
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