Compare 36 Resort Management. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $43,481.
The highest-earning Resort Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $40K earnings gap across 36 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cornell University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $81,947, nearly double the field average of $43,481. Pace University follows at $64,589 despite a 77% admission rate, while Boston University ranks third at $59,608—proving accessible programs can compete with selective ones.
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 the program both top-earning and affordable.
Highest program earnings: $81,947
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
3.2% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
13.3% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| 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 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $64,589 | 17 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #3 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $59,608 | 69 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | $57,687 | 52 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #5 | $56,529 | 190 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #6 | $52,002 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $30,444 | High | |
| #7 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $50,579 | 15 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,146 | High |
| #8 | $50,238 | 119 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #9 | Temple UniversityPublic | $49,666 | 76 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #10 | $49,622 | 31 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #11 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $48,625 | 36 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,259 | High |
| #12 | $48,277 | 61 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #13 | $46,456 | 28 | $25,000 | Manageable | $54,289 | High | |
| #14 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $44,659 | 57 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,182 | High |
| #15 | $44,567 | 14 | $22,300 | Manageable | $19,642 | High | |
| #16 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $44,090 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $20,075 | High |
| #17 | $43,422 | 33 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #18 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $43,101 | 26 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #19 | $43,064 | 161 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #20 | $42,226 | 56 | $15,180 | Good | $16,789 | Challenging | |
| #21 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $41,733 | 9 | $26,000 | Challenging | $33,999 | High |
| #22 | Lasell UniversityPrivate | $41,026 | 26 | $26,000 | Challenging | $40,506 | High |
| #23 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $39,369 | 6 | $27,000 | Challenging | $54,414 | High |
| #24 | Nichols CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 11 | $27,000 | Challenging | $34,934 | High |
| #25 | Niagara UniversityPrivate | $37,345 | 44 | $25,475 | Challenging | $25,200 | 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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