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Bachelor’s Degrees in Hospitality Management

10,396 Yearly Graduations
$36,364 Median Salary
$24,695 Median Debt
There are 261 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in hospitality. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 12.1% of hospitality graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hospitality Majors

In 2020-2021, 10,396 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 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 Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hospitality is $36,364. 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 $32,629 to a high of $40,167.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in hospitality is $24,695. 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, $26,550 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,087.

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The median monthly payment of a hospitality graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $327.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in hospitality. About 69.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,140
Women 7,256
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 849
Black or African American 712
Hispanic or Latino 1,700
White 5,249
International Students 1,257
Other Races/Ethnicities 629
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There are 261 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
725 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 725 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UCF. About 76% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

619 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 619 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from FIU. Of these students, 72% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
599 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 599 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UNLV. Of these students, 64% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

267 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 267 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Cal Poly Pomona. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
239 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 239 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at The Culinary Institute of America. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
230 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 230 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UH. Of these students, 65% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
229 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Florida State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
229 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Cornell. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
210 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from NAU. Of these students, 71% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
183 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,734 per year. The hospitality program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 183 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
177 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 54% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
168 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Penn State University Park. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#13

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York
166 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The hospitality program at New York City College of Technology awarded 166 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
162 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Wazzu. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#15

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
138 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. The hospitality program at James Madison University awarded 138 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#16

University of Puerto Rico - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
131 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UPR Carolina. Of these students, 82% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

131 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The hospitality program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 131 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
128 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,074 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 bachelor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Monroe College. About 76% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
118 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in hospitality from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 72% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
110 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The hospitality program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 110 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 174,534
Accounting 51,042
Finance & Financial Management 48,215
Marketing 45,122
Business & Commerce 24,850

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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