Associate Degrees in Hospitality Management
Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,858 people earned their associate degree in hospitality. This makes it the 51st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hospitality at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,942 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,087 |
| Associate Degree | 1,858 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,226 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 686 |
| Graduate Certificate | 218 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 59 |
Earnings of Hospitality Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $28,789. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,329 to a high of $29,776.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $14,590. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,137 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,043.
The median monthly payment of a hospitality graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $173.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in hospitality. About 71.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 529 |
| Women | 1,329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 174 |
| Black or African American | 299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 327 |
| White | 751 |
| International Students | 162 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 338 colleges that offer an associate degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Ivy Tech Community College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Valencia College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Valencia College. Of these students, 73% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at Valencia College make a median salary of 28,789.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in hospitality from LaGuardia. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that LaGuardia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,789.
Kapiolani Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Kapiolani CC. Of these students, 76% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at Kapiolani Community College make a median salary of 28,789.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in hospitality from CSN. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at College of Southern Nevada make a median salary of 28,789.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in hospitality from City Tech. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,789.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Mountain College. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Colorado Mountain College. Of these students, 41% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado Mountain College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 65% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mt. San Antonio College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Sinclair Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Sinclair Community College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Columbus State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Columbus State Community College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Monroe Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Monroe Community College. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at Monroe Community College make a median salary of 28,789.
Central Texas College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Central Texas College. About 66% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Central Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,789.
The 13th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Schenectady County Community College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in hospitality from SUNY Schenectady. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. SUNY Schenectady County Community College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Kingsborough Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in hospitality from KCC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at Kingsborough Community College make a median salary of 28,789.
Long Island Business Institute is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in hospitality from LIBI. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in hospitality at Long Island Business Institute make a median salary of 28,789.
Northampton County Area Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Northampton Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Northampton Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,789.
The 17th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in hospitality from BC. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Broward College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Montgomery College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Montgomery College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Montgomery College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Prince George's Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in hospitality from PGCC. About 61% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Prince George's Community College hospitality graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,789.
Scottsdale Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Scottsdale Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Scottsdale Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,789.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,216 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Marketing | 1,786 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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