Hotel/Motel Administration Basic Certificates
There are 91 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.1% of Hotel/Motel Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Hotel/Motel Administration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,734 degrees were awarded toHotel/Motel Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Hotel/Motel Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 107 |
| Associate’s Degree | 260 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 521 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Hotel/Motel Administration Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Hotel/Motel Administration students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 72.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 108 |
| Women | 288 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hotel/Motel Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 20.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 32 | 8.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hotel/Motel Administration Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 133 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Hotel/Motel Administration students seeking a basic certificate is Cornell University. This school awarded 337 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration 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 Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration 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 #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 57 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Nevada is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Prince George's Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration 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 Missouri-Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 28 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration 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 Puerto Rico-Carolina is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 23 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Technical College-South Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 22 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Highline College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Hotel/Motel Administration that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 8,041 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 921 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 730 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 730 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 584 |
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.