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Hospitality Administration/Management at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,452/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 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	$463K	$466K	$441K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.1x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.9x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,456

Out-of-state: $78,608 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,236

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,200

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Hospitality Administration/Management program produces graduates earning $35,452/yr — within striking distance of the $35,217 national average for this field.

The 13.1x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$35,452 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #76 out of 135 programs, Northwestern State University of Louisiana's financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,452 to $41,200 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

A 94% acceptance rate means Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,840 students in Natchitoches, LA.

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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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Hospitality Administration/Management program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 →