Enterprise, Policy, and Planning

Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for meeting, convention, and event planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2024).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for School of Health and Human Science graduates was $45,350, and the median salary was $43,7500.

The median annual salary for meeting, convention, and event planners was $56,920 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Graduates in tourism, conventions, and event management often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Business (M.B.A.)
• Human resource management
• Public or nonprofit administration (M.P.A.)