Compare 19 Resort Management. programs in the West. Average earnings: $46,485.
Resort Management programs produce graduates earning between $32,138 and $57,752—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in the West, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
California State University-East Bay's Resort Management program leads with graduates earning $57,752, while the regional average sits at $46,485. University of San Francisco follows closely at $57,526, but the story isn't about private versus public—it's about program execution. San Jose State rounds out the top three at $56,203, proving that CSU programs compete with any institution.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. San Jose State graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 6.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Utah Valley University leads with a 12.8% family burden—still in the 'Manageable' range where loan payments won't dominate the budget.
Highest program earnings: $57,752
Strong outcomes ($57,752) with 97% acceptance
6.1% payment burden | Excellent
12.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,752 | 42 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Manageable | |
| #2 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $57,526 | 29 | $23,000 | Good | $44,413 | High |
| #3 | $56,203 | 55 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $53,926 | 174 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $51,921 | 74 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $50,174 | 40 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Manageable |
| #7 | $48,580 | 46 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $47,629 | 45 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | High | |
| #9 | $47,312 | 54 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #10 | $45,468 | 80 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $44,454 | 69 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $44,293 | 209 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | High | |
| #13 | $43,694 | 522 | $19,450 | Manageable | $20,906 | High | |
| #14 | University Of DenverPrivate | $43,426 | 36 | $21,844 | Manageable | $27,813 | High |
| #15 | $41,424 | 88 | $18,500 | Manageable | $30,988 | High | |
| #16 | $41,107 | 30 | $17,095 | Manageable | $10,166 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $40,437 | 304 | $16,000 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #18 | $35,760 | 22 | $12,750 | Manageable | $16,836 | High | |
| #19 | $32,138 | 71 | $15,000 | Challenging | $25,565 | High |
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