Hospitality Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Hospitality Management is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Hospitality Management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.7% 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 (this page) | 3,229 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Hospitality Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Hospitality Management. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 409 |
| Women | 713 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Hospitality Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 69 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 344 | 30.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Hospitality Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 659 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Hospitality Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 914 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 731 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Culinary Institute of America is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 272 master's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 227 master'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.
Valencia College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master'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.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master'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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 176 master's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Texas College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 165 master'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.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 165 master'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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 155 master'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 South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master'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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Hospitality Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Hospitality Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Hospitality Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 136 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Hospitality Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Hospitality Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hospitality Management Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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