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Hospitality Management Schools in Washington

244 students earned Hospitality degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

A Hospitality Management major is the 79th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Hospitality Management Majors in Washington

Hospitality majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Associate Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a hospitality major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of hospitality majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.0%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Hospitality Management Grads in Washington

There are 18,610 people in the state and 917,700 people in the nation working in hospitality jobs.

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Wages for Hospitality Management Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a hospitality grad in the state is $77,970, compared to a typical salary of $62,270 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer hospitality degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,869 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

Highline College

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,342. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,523 a year. A typical student attending Edmonds Community College will pay a net price of $8,168. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#6

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,167 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,123.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,719 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Whatcom Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,572. A typical student attending Whatcom Community College will pay a net price of $6,436.

Hospitality Management Careers in WA

Some of the careers hospitality majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Gaming Supervisors 45% $0
Slot Supervisors 41% $0
Gaming Managers 40% $72,990
Food Service Managers 25% $72,250
Managers 22% $116,700
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 18% $49,690
Business Professors 18% $65,390
Lodging Managers 16% $54,880
Travel Guides 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to hospitality.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Business Administration & Management 4,125
Business & Commerce 2,158
Accounting 1,634
Marketing 1,109
Finance & Financial Management 907
Management Sciences & Methods 394
International Business 212
Management Information Systems 188

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