Hospitality Management Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Hospitality Management is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Hospitality Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.8% of Hospitality Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Hospitality Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,333 degrees were awarded toHospitality Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Hospitality Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 679 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,657 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,448 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,229 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Hospitality Management Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Hospitality Management of $42,558 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,616 |
| 4 years | $42,558 |
| 5 years | $47,733 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Hospitality Management majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 484 |
| Women | 1,173 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hospitality Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 139 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 317 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 14.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 41 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 129 | 7.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hospitality Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 659 colleges that offer a associate degree in Hospitality Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 914 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 731 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 366 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 272 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 222 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 203 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Texas College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 161 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 136 associate degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hospitality Management Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 8,041 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1,734 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 921 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 730 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 730 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Hospitality Management that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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