Doctor’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
In 2020-2021, 34 earned their doctor's degree in hospitality. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 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 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The hospitality program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UT Knoxville. 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. The hospitality program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. 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. The hospitality program at University of Central Florida awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The hospitality program at Iowa State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UH. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mississippi. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Ole Miss.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UofSC.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Texas A&M College Station.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The hospitality program at Washington State University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in hospitality. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Penn State University Park.
Hospitality Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Hospitality Management | 25 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration | 6 |
| Tourism/Travel Services Management | 2 |
| Other Hospitality Management | 1 |
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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 | 2,764 |
| Human Resource Management | 278 |
| Business & Commerce | 247 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 127 |
| Other Business & Marketing | 59 |
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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