Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) Career Outcomes
Curious about your potential for job placement and earnings from the Cornell MMH degree? Explore the salaries, industry sectors, jobs, locations, and employers of recent graduates.
Class of 2021: Full-Time Employment
The MMH class of 2021 included 41 graduates. The large majority of the class—86 percent—obtained a job within six months of graduation.
*graduated in December 2020
Class of 2021: Full-Time Employment
86%
RECEIVED OFFERS
within six months of graduation
86%
ACCEPTED OFFERS
within six months of graduating from the MMH program
Graduates with US work authorization received a slightly higher percentage of offers at 92 percent, while non-US work authorization graduates received a slightly lower percentage of offers at 80 percent.
92%
RECEIVED OFFERS
Graduates with US work authorization within six months of graduation
80%
RECEIVED OFFERS
Graduates with non-US work authorization within six months of graduation
Class of 2021: Base Salary
The figures below represent the average base salaries and signing bonuses for MMH graduates who accepted full-time offers.
The average base salary of MMH graduates was $63,585. Graduates with US work authorization received a slightly higher average base salary of $67,000, while non-US work authorization graduates received a slightly lower average base salary of $61,450.
$63,585
AVERAGE BASE SALARY
MMH class of 2020
$67,000
AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Graduates with US work authorization
Median: $70,000
Range: $40,000 - $85,000
$61,450
AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Graduates with non-US work authorization
Median: $55,000
Range: $30,000 - $93,600
Class of 2021: Signing Bonus
The average signing bonus of MMH graduates was $4,700. This followed the same trend as average base salaries, with US work authorization graduates receiving a higher average signing bonus of $6,250—33 percent higher than the overall class average signing bonus—while non-US work authorization graduates received a slightly lower average signing bonus of $3,667.
$4,700
AVERAGE SIGNING BONUS
MMH class of 2020
$6,250
AVERAGE SIGNING BONUS
US work authorized graduates
Median: $6,250
Range: $2,500 - $10,000
$3,667
AVERAGE SIGNING BONUS
Non-US work authorized graduates
Median: $3,000
Range: $1,000 - $7,000
Class of 2021 Salary Data
Starting salaries for Cornell’s MMH graduates are strong. Our graduates get noticed—thanks to the quality of the MMH program, the prestige of the degree in the marketplace, and the networking power of the extensive Hotelie alumni family.
Average Base Salary by Industry
Almost half of the MMH class of 2021 went into the hospitality industry, with a quarter of the class going into real estate
| Industry | Average | Median | Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | $56,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 - $85,000 | 42% |
| Real Estate | $63,867 | $50,000 | $48,000 - $93,600 | 25% |
| Other* | N/A** | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Other includes: agribusiness, architecture/design/construction, consulting, consumer packaged goods, healthcare/pharma, law, and tech.
**N/A: Less than three or more datapoints available (needed to protect student confidentiality)
Job Function by Percent Employed
Alumni of the MMH program pursue a wide variety of job types within the hospitality industry sectors outlined above. Most MMH program graduates take positions in management. Finance, operations, consulting, and other roles are also common choices.
| Job Function | Percent Employed |
|---|---|
| General Management | 33% |
| Consulting | 17% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Marketing/Sales | 17% |
| Operations/Logistics | 11% |
| Other | 5% |
Base Salary by Region
Graduates who stay and work in the United States earn a slightly higher base salary compared to graduates who work abroad.
| Region | Average | Median | Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,000 | $65,000 | $40,000 - $85,000 | 65% |
| International | $61,720 | $50,000 | $30,000 - $93,600 | 35% |
Top Employers
The following companies and organizations were some of the top employers that hired 2021 MMH graduates.
Ready to See Where the Cornell MMH Could Take You?
The Cornell MMH is one of the premiere hospitality management degrees in the world. Find out if it’s the right program to help you accelerate your career in hospitality leadership.