Bachelor’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,942 people earned their bachelor's degree in hospitality. This makes it the 49th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hospitality is $34,656. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,926 to a high of $38,190.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hospitality is $30,766. 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, $37,644 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,783.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $366.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in hospitality. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,438 |
| Women | 5,504 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 609 |
| Black or African American | 520 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,328 |
| White | 4,062 |
| International Students | 939 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 484 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 261 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hospitality students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UCF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. University of Central Florida hospitality graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,656.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from FIU. Of these students, 73% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UNLV. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that UNLV graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. California State Polytechnic University - Pomona hospitality graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,656.
The 5th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Culinary Institute of America. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from The Culinary Institute of America. Of these students, 58% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Culinary Institute of America make a median salary of 34,656.
The 6th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UH. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Florida State. About 60% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Cornell. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Cornell University hospitality graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,656.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from NAU. About 59% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UofSC. Of these students, 67% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 34,656.
Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Michigan State. Of these students, 61% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Michigan State University make a median salary of 34,656.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 67% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 34,656.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from City Tech. About 77% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at New York City College of Technology make a median salary of 34,656.
Washington State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Wazzu. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,656.
James Madison University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from JMU. About 72% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at James Madison University make a median salary of 34,656.
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UPR Carolina. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina make a median salary of 34,656.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from IUPUI. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 34,656.
Monroe College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Monroe College. About 73% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Monroe College make a median salary of 34,656.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Texas A&M College Station. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 34,656.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from UMass Amherst. About 69% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in hospitality at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 34,656.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
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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