Hospitality Administration/Management at Guam Community College

Mangilao, GU · Public · Associate Degree

a compact campus enrolling 1,263 students in Mangilao, GU.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,091 place Guam Community College below the $28,970 national median for Hospitality Administration/Management — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 21.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Hospitality Administration/Management graduates.

At #29 out of 30 programs, Guam Community College's financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 9 registered apprenticeships mapped to Hospitality Administration/Management, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
47
Score
49
High End
Earnings $14,091/yr (-51% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (310,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$147K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
21.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,828
Out-of-state: $9,228

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Hospitality Administration/Management graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Facilities managers $104,690 +3.8% 52%
Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270 +5.7% 51%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Facilities managers
$104,690
+3.8% growth 52% AI-proof
Business teachers, postsecondary
$97,270
+5.7% growth 51% AI-proof

View all 11 career paths with full salary data →

About Hospitality Administration/Management Careers

Your work in hospitality management is dynamic and people-focused. One day, you might be walking the floor of a convention center with a headset, coordinating with caterers and A/V technicians to execute a flawless corporate event. The next, you could be in a hotel, analyzing occupancy reports and staff performance before doing a property walk-through to ensure everything meets brand standards.

Read the full Hospitality Administration/Management career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Guam Community College's Hospitality Administration/Management program score?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Hospitality Administration/Management. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Should I worry about AI if I study Hospitality Administration/Management?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $147,423 in decade earnings vs $147,423 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Hospitality Administration/Management from Guam Community College?
Lower starting pay at Guam Community College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Are there apprenticeship options for Hospitality Administration/Management?
There are 9 registered apprenticeships connected to Hospitality Administration/Management occupations. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
How many job openings are there for Hospitality Administration/Management graduates?
With approximately 310,600 annual openings across mapped careers, Hospitality Administration/Management offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →