Doctor’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 59 people earned their doctor's degree in hospitality. This makes it the 160th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for hospitality majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for hospitality students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in hospitality. About 66.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
University of Nevada - Las Vegas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UNLV. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Purdue.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UT Knoxville.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UCF. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UH. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Iowa State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Ole Miss.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Texas A&M College Station.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UofSC.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Penn State University Park.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Cornell.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Wazzu.
Texas Tech University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Texas Tech. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UD.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,606 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 332 |
| Human Resource Management | 266 |
| Business & Commerce | 232 |
| Accounting | 53 |
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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