Hotel/Motel Administration at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Hotel/Motel Administration, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 89 hotel/motel administration degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Hotel/Motel Administration Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Hotel/Motel Administration program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 57 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 57 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 57 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Hotel/Motel Administration graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Hotel/Motel Administration graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 70% women (62) and 30% men (27).
Hotel/Motel Administration Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 74 bachelor’s hotel/motel administration degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 73% were women (54) and 27% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Hotel/Motel Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Hotel/Motel Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 44%.*
Hotel/Motel Administration Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 13 master’s hotel/motel administration graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Hotel/Motel Administration master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Hotel/Motel Administration master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 22%.*
Hotel/Motel Administration Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 2 doctoral hotel/motel administration graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Hotel/Motel Administration doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Hotel/Motel Administration doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Hotel/Motel Administration Graduates
Those who complete Hotel/Motel Administration program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Hotel/Motel Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Lodging Managers | $95,461 |
| Sustainability Specialists | $81,004 |
| Business Continuity Planners | $53,239 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.