GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$71K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
156K+
Total Jobs
Coordinate all aspects of professional meetings, conferences, and events. Direct the work of staff, convention personnel, and clients to put together the arrangements a group meeting, convention, or event requires.
$40K
Starting
$71K
Average
$101K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Event Planning
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Hospitality & Culinary
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$40K–$101K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
156K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 156K to 164K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS 'Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners' (13-1121). Median $59,440.