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Resort Management

167 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
0 Master's Degrees Annually
#71 in Popularity
$62,270 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Resort Management Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many resort management graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 167
Associate Degree 35
Undergraduate Certificate 7
Basic Certificate 5

What Resort Management Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to resort management and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Resort Management Majors

Resort Management majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills for Resort Management Majors

resort management majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

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  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Abilities for Resort Management Majors

As you progress with your resort management degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Resort Management Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with resort management:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Lodging Managers 4.0% $53,390

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Resort Management?

167 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
58% Percent Women
18% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The major attracts more women than men. About 58% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of resort management majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 132
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Resort Management. About 1.8% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Resort Management Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Resort Management majors often go into careers with median salaries of $62,270. This median refers to all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Some careers associated with resort management require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to resort management have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma 18.3%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 1.2%
Some College Courses 5.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 3.1%
Bachelor’s Degree 71.6%

Online Resort Management Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 schools offered some type of resort management program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 7 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 14 0
Bachelor’s Degree 1 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 1 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Resort Management Worth It?

The median salary for a resort management grad is $62,270 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 56% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $447,400 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to resort management.

Major Number of Grads
General Hospitality Administration/Management 10,606
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 2,368
Tourism and Travel Services Management 1,303
Meeting and Event Planning 989
Restaurant/Food Services Management 944
Other Hospitality Administration/Management 772
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 474
Casino Management 18
Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management 1

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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