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Associate Degrees in Hospitality Management

2,539 Yearly Graduations
$28,492 Median Salary
$26,000 Median Debt
There are 338 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in hospitality. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.7% of hospitality graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hospitality Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,539 associate degrees were awarded to hospitality majors. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

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 Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $28,492. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,592 and the high is $28,802.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in hospitality is $26,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,999.

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The median monthly payment of a hospitality graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $167.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in hospitality. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 746
Women 1,793
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 249
Black or African American 379
Hispanic or Latino 407
White 1,091
International Students 221
Other Races/Ethnicities 192
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There are 338 colleges that offer an associate degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
118 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for hospitality students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#2

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
104 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hospitality program at Valencia College awarded 104 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
94 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at LaGuardia. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#4

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
83 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kapiolani Community College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Kapiolani Community College awarded 83 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#5

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
67 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at CSN. About 64% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

49 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at City Tech. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
40 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado Mountain College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Colorado Mountain College. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
34 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Mt. SAC. Of these students, 59% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

33 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Columbus State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

33 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Sinclair Community College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#11

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe Community College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hospitality program at Monroe Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#12

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
31 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Texas College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in hospitality from Central Texas College. Of these students, 58% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

30 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in hospitality from SUNY Schenectady. Of these students, 63% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kingsborough Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Kingsborough Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Long Island Business Institute

Flushing, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Island Business Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Long Island Business Institute awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northampton County Area Community College. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hospitality program at Northampton County Area Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hospitality. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at BC. About 81% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
27 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Montgomery College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Prince George's Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at PGCC. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#20

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, Arizona
23 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Scottsdale Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hospitality. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Scottsdale Community College. About 74% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Hospitality Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Hospitality Management 1,415
Hotel/Motel Administration 384
Tourism/Travel Services Management 240
Other Hospitality Management 150
Restaurant/Food Services Management 126

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 63,763
Business & Commerce 17,867
Accounting 11,525
Business Support & Assistance 3,471
Marketing 1,726

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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