Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.2% of Hospitality Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Hospitality Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,333 people earned theirHospitality Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Hospitality Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 679 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,657 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,448 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,229 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Hospitality Management Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management of $42,558 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,616 |
| 4 years | $42,558 |
| 5 years | $47,733 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Hospitality Management students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. About 68.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,387 |
| Women | 5,061 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hospitality Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,727 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 569 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,223 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 443 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 250 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 140 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 1,060 | 14.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hospitality Management Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 659 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Hospitality Management students seeking a bachelor's degree is Florida International University. This school awarded 914 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 731 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 455 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 366 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 203 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 183 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 176 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Texas College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 155 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hospitality Management Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 8,041 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1,734 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 921 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 730 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 730 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Hospitality Management that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
