Master’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,032 students earned their master's degree in hospitality. This makes it the 15th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in hospitality is $51,148. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,038 and the high is $56,132.
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 master's degree in hospitality. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 316 |
| Women | 716 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 421 |
| International Students | 277 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at FIU. Of these students, 72% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Online. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,365 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. The hospitality program at Johnson & Wales University - Online awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. 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 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. 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, 58 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UH. Of these students, 74% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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. The hospitality program at Cornell University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Culinary Institute of America comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. The hospitality program at Culinary Institute of America awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The hospitality program at George Washington University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. 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 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at JWU Providence. About 63% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in hospitality from NYU. Of these students, 77% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Boston U. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of New Orleans is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UNO. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The hospitality program at Temple University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Purdue. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in hospitality from SDSU. Of these students, 87% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in hospitality from East Stroudsburg University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The hospitality program at University of North Texas awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at USC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Georgia State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Georgia State. About 61% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UofSC.
Hospitality Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Hospitality Management | 701 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration | 98 |
| Tourism/Travel Services Management | 81 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 64 |
| Other Hospitality Management | 58 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Business Administration & Management | 122,843 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 29,299 |
| Accounting | 18,187 |
| Human Resource Management | 9,750 |
| Business & Commerce | 8,488 |
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.
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