Compare 51 Resort Management. programs in the South. Average earnings: $43,237.
The highest-earning Resort Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $31K earnings gap across 51 programs in the South, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
George Washington University's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $76,383, well above the regional average of $43,237. University of Delaware follows at $61,655, while Campbell University reaches $60,996—showing that outcomes vary significantly even among top-performing programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. George Washington graduates borrow $20,449 and face just a 5.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong earnings truly worthwhile.
Highest program earnings: $76,383
Strong outcomes ($61,655) with 65% acceptance
5.2% payment burden | Excellent
14.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $76,383 | 31 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of DelawarePublic | $61,655 | 79 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #3 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $60,996 | 14 | $22,500 | Good | $40,055 | Challenging |
| #4 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $55,800 | 179 | $20,093 | Good | $37,285 | High |
| #5 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $55,633 | 73 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #6 | $55,345 | 50 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $52,382 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | High | |
| #8 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $49,458 | 231 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #9 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $49,065 | 34 | $19,500 | Good | $25,142 | High |
| #10 | $48,310 | 36 | $20,500 | Good | $30,610 | High | |
| #11 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $48,022 | 40 | $21,000 | Good | $43,605 | High |
| #12 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $47,847 | 13 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | Challenging |
| #13 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,051 | 44 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #14 | $46,200 | 43 | $23,750 | Manageable | $35,414 | High | |
| #15 | University Of HoustonPublic | $46,126 | 257 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #16 | $45,907 | 66 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #17 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $45,859 | 56 | $23,250 | Manageable | $35,971 | High |
| #18 | $45,455 | 641 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $45,324 | 195 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #20 | $45,073 | 29 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #21 | Lynn UniversityPrivate | $44,942 | 20 | $17,940 | Good | $47,538 | High |
| #22 | $44,941 | 177 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $44,935 | 120 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #24 | $44,481 | 43 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $44,270 | 26 | $18,750 | Good | $15,048 | Challenging |
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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