Associate Degrees in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,539 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 | 10,396 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,561 |
| Associate Degree | 2,539 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,032 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 852 |
| Graduate Certificate | 275 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
Earnings of Hospitality Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $28,492. 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 $27,592 to a high of $28,802.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $26,000. 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, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,999.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $167.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in hospitality. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 746 |
| Women | 1,793 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 249 |
| Black or African American | 379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 |
| White | 1,091 |
| International Students | 221 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 192 |
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. The hospitality program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 118 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Valencia College. Of these students, 63% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their associate degree in hospitality from LaGuardia. About 78% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Kapiolani CC. About 78% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their associate degree in hospitality from CSN. Of these students, 64% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their associate degree in hospitality from City Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Colorado Mountain College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Mt. SAC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Sinclair Community College. About 58% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Columbus State. About 94% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Monroe Community College. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The hospitality program at Central Texas College awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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. The hospitality program at SUNY Schenectady County Community College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at KCC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at LIBI. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Northampton Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in hospitality from BC. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Montgomery College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in hospitality from PGCC. About 85% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Scottsdale Community College. Of these students, 74% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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