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Hospitality Management at University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Hospitality Administration/Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,679/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #79 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 Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$561K	$555K	$506K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.3x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$237,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$144,148

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,923

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,364

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,679 put University of Denver's Hospitality Management program 35% above the national median of $35,217 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.3x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $47,679 far exceeding the $21,923 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #79 out of 135 programs, University of Denver's financial outcomes for Hospitality Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $47,679 to $62,364 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Denver

University of Denver accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,059 students in Denver, CO. After financial aid, the average student pays $144,148 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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 University of Denver's Hospitality Management program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Hospitality Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Hospitality Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Hospitality 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 →