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Associate Degrees in General Hospitality Administration/Management

1,415 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 228 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 47% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.0% of hotel and restaurant management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hotel & Restaurant Management Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,415 students earned their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hotel and restaurant management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,884
Associate Degree 1,415
Basic Certificate 1,168
Master’s Degree 701
Undergraduate Certificate 307
Graduate Certificate 106
Doctor’s Degree 25

Earnings of Hotel & Restaurant Management Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for hotel and restaurant management majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 434
Women 981
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hotel and restaurant management associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 159
Black or African American 191
Hispanic or Latino 241
White 593
International Students 127
Other Races/Ethnicities 104
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There are 228 colleges that offer an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
101 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for hotel and restaurant management students seekingan associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Valencia College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#2

Kapiolani Community College

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

Kapiolani Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Kapiolani CC. About 78% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

New York City College of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from City Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Mt. San Antonio College

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

Mt. San Antonio College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Mt. SAC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#5

Monroe Community College

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

The 5th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe Community College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Monroe Community College. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Long Island Business Institute

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

Long Island Business Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from LIBI. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#7

Broward College

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

The 7th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from BC. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
22 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palm Beach State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Palm Beach State College. About 50% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gwinnett Technical College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from GTC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#11

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Jeff State. About 63% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at MDC. About 39% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brookdale Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,074 per year. The hotel and restaurant management program at Monroe College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Daytona State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Daytona State College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#15

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The hotel and restaurant management program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#15

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Philadelphia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Community College of Philadelphia. Of these students, 76% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Texas College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Central Texas College. About 71% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
16 Yearly Graduations
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado Mountain College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Colorado Mountain College.

16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hotel and restaurant management program at Columbus State Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hotel and restaurant management that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Hotel/Motel Administration 384
Tourism/Travel Services Management 240
Other Hospitality Management 150
Restaurant/Food Services Management 126
Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Management 120

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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