Hospitality Management Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Hospitality Management is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Hospitality Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 58.5% of Hospitality Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Hospitality Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,333 degrees were awarded toHospitality 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 | 7,448 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,229 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 53 |
Earnings of Hospitality Management Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Hospitality Management of $42,558 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Hospitality Management majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hospitality Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 31 | 58.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 58.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hospitality Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 659 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Florida International University. This school awarded 914 doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 731 doctor'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 Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 455 doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 366 doctor'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 286 doctor'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.
Culinary Institute of America is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 272 doctor'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.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor'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.
Valencia College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 222 doctor'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 Houston is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 203 doctor'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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 183 doctor'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor'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.
Central Texas College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor'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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 161 doctor'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.
Washington State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 155 doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 151 doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 150 doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 136 doctor'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 North Texas is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 124 doctor'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.
Hospitality Management Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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
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