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Hospitality Administration/Management at University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,310/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #110 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	$423K	$429K	$413K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	11.1x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,704

Out-of-state: $74,608 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,568

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,125

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,310 place University of South Alabama below the $35,217 national median for Hospitality Administration/Management — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.1x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,125 debt-to-$28,310 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #110 out of 135 programs, University of South Alabama's financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of South Alabama

A 65% admission rate makes University of South Alabama accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 8,540 students in Mobile, AL.

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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 South Alabama's Hospitality Administration/Management program score?

This program scores 39/100 — 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.

Why are Hospitality Administration/Management earnings lower at University of South Alabama?

Lower starting pay at University of South Alabama may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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