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Hospitality Administration/Management at University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,924/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #107 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	$430K	$436K	$418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	10.0x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.0x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	38%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,680

Out-of-state: $108,416 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,916

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,455

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,924 per year, Hospitality Administration/Management graduates from University of Southern Maine earn below the $35,217 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 10.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,455 represents roughly 7 months of the $29,924 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #107 of 135 Hospitality Administration/Management programs, University of Southern Maine falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Southern Maine

With 79% of applicants admitted, University of Southern Maine prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,245 students in Portland, ME.

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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 Southern Maine?

A score of 40/100 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 $418,388 in decade earnings vs $430,312 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Hospitality Administration/Management from University of Southern Maine?

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 →