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Hospitality Administration/Management at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,984/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 135 Hospitality Administration/Management programs Top 25%

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	$506K	$504K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.6x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,428

Out-of-state: $62,044 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,675

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,984 per year, Hospitality Administration/Management graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $35,217 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Hospitality Administration/Management programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Hospitality Administration/Management's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

At #29 of 135 nationally, this is a top-5% Hospitality Administration/Management program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $41,984 to $50,675 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

With 96% of applicants admitted, North Dakota State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Hospitality Administration/Management at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Hospitality Administration/Management field.

Will AI replace Hospitality Administration/Management careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $468,993 in decade earnings vs $505,589 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Hospitality Administration/Management program stand out?

Ranked #29 of 135 programs nationally, North Dakota State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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