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Hospitality Administration/Management at Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,685/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (310,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #72 of 135 Hospitality Administration/Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Hospitality Administration/Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$519K	$517K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	10.4x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.0x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,840

Out-of-state: $102,944 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,740

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,649

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,685 track close to the $35,217 national median for Hospitality Administration/Management programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 10.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,000 debt-to-$33,685 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #72 out of 135 programs, Central Connecticut State University's financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,685 to $50,649 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,670 students in New Britain, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Facilities managers $104,690/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Connecticut State University's Hospitality Administration/Management program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Hospitality Administration/Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Hospitality Administration/Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Hospitality Administration/Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →