Meeting & Event Planning Associate Degrees
There are 53 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Meeting & Event Planning. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Meeting & Event Planning Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 730 students earned theirMeeting & Event Planning majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Meeting & Event Planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 21 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 27 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 366 |
| Master’s Degree | 306 |
Earnings of Meeting & Event Planning Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Meeting & Event Planning of $42,558 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Meeting & Event Planning students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Meeting & Event Planning graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 7.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Meeting & Event Planning Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Meeting & Event Planning students seeking a associate degree is University of Central Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 69 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Point University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning 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 Atlantic University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Technical College is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albany Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Park Technical College is a popular choice for Meeting & Event Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning 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 #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Meeting & Event Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Meeting & Event Planning 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 Meeting & Event Planning that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 8,041 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1,734 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 921 |
| 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.
