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Hospitality Administration/Management at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,587/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #118 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	$454K	$458K	$434K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	11.0x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,672

Out-of-state: $96,584 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,472

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,855

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,587 place University of Louisiana at Lafayette below the $35,217 national median for Hospitality Administration/Management — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #118 of 135 Hospitality Administration/Management programs, University of Louisiana at Lafayette falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $28,587 to $37,855 over five years — a 32% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 12,269 in Lafayette, 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Hospitality Administration/Management at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $434,380 in decade earnings vs $454,103 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Hospitality Administration/Management from University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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