Hotel/Motel Administration Master’s Degrees
There are 91 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Hotel/Motel Administration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.4% of Hotel/Motel Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Hotel/Motel Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,734 students earned theirHotel/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 (this page) | 521 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Hotel/Motel Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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)
The data on debt ranges for Hotel/Motel Administration majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Hotel/Motel Administration. About 60.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 76 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hotel/Motel Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 63 | 50.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hotel/Motel Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 133 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Hotel/Motel Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 337 master's degrees 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master's degrees 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.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 59 master's degrees 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.
Trident Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree 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 is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees 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.
Prince George's Community College is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Hotel/Motel Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Technical College-South Campus is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees 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.
Highline College is a popular choice for Hotel/Motel Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Hotel/Motel Administration that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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
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