Casino Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage casinos and gaming establishments. Includes instruction in business and financial management; casino operations; casino security and surveillance; hospitality, facilities, and personnel management; and principles of the gaming industry, ethics, and gaming law.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 15
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage casinos and gaming establishments. Includes instruction in business and financial management; casino operations; casino security and surveillance; hospitality, facilities, and personnel management; and principles of the gaming industry, ethics, and gaming law.
Examples of specialized tracks: Casino Management, Gaming and Casino Management, Hospitality and Casino Management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of gambling services workers | $62k | +2.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Gambling managers | $86k | +1.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$43k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Casino Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| College of the Muscogee Nation | Okmulgee, OK | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton, OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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