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2024 Best Hospitality Management Schools

347 Colleges in the United States
16,015 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$36,445 Avg Early-Career Salary
Hospitality Management is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #66 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 347 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of hospitality management. Combined, these schools handed out 16,015 degrees in hospitality management to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Hospitality Management School

Best Hospitality Management Schools Your choice of hospitality management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Hospitality Management School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Hospitality Management Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Hospitality
Bachelor's Degrees in Hospitality
Master's Degrees in Hospitality
Doctor's Degrees in Hospitality

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Hospitality Management Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Hospitality Management in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the hospitality degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Hospitality

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in hospitality management has to check out Cornell University. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 297 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available. Hospitality Management degree recipients from Cornell University earn a boost of around $26,723 over the average earnings of hospitality management graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
43.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Southern California is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in hospitality management. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the hospitality management major at University of Southern California make $71,174 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
28.5% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a degree in hospitality management. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 123 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management degree recipients from New York University earn a boost of around $20,036 over the average earnings of hospitality management majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
522 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$57,838 Median Starting Salary

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in hospitality management. Located in the city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 522 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available. Those hospitality management students who get their degree from University of Nevada - Las Vegas make $21,392 more than the standard hospitality grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
336 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were approximately 336 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the hospitality program state that they receive average early career earnings of $33,178.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 140 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the hospitality management program at Boston University get $9,631 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$53,676 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 64 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the hospitality management degree program at George Washington University get $17,230 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$37,079 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Honolulu, Kapiolani CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 5th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Hawaii.

There were approximately 99 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Kapiolani CC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, hospitality degree recipients generally earn around $37,079 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
16.9% Growth in Graduates

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 130 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the hospitality program make an average of $37,025 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
113 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$41,273 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 113 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Those hospitality management students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus receive $4,828 more than the standard hospitality graduate.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$45,299 Median Starting Salary

UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 102 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management degree recipients from University of Massachusetts Amherst receive an earnings boost of about $8,854 above the average income of hospitality management graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$45,097 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 4 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were approximately 62 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the hospitality management degree program at University of Delaware make $8,652 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$41,472 Median Starting Salary

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 11th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 87 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Those hospitality management students who get their degree from Temple University earn $5,027 more than the standard hospitality grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
35.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 3rd out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were roughly 118 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the hospitality program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,681.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
187 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$33,639 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 187 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the hospitality program report average early career income of $33,639.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
897 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 897 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management degree recipients from University of Central Florida get an earnings boost of around $3,806 over the average earnings of hospitality management majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
816 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 816 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available. Those hospitality management students who get their degree from Florida International University make $6,895 more than the standard hospitality grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$36,876 Median Starting Salary

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 205 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the hospitality program earn an average of $36,876 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
154 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$45,050 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were about 154 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the hospitality management program at Michigan State University make $8,605 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
247 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$28,819 Median Starting Salary

Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Orlando. This college ranks 14th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 247 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, hospitality degree recipients usually make about $28,819 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
200 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$37,974 Median Starting Salary

NAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. This university ranks 5th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 200 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the hospitality program make an average of $37,974 in the first couple years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
24.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the hospitality program earn an average of $36,234 in the first couple years of working.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
269 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$38,694 Median Starting Salary

UH is a very large public university located in the large city of Houston. This university ranks 10th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 269 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Hospitality Management degree recipients from University of Houston get an earnings boost of approximately $2,248 above the average earnings of hospitality management graduates.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the hospitality management program at Georgetown University get $16,427 above the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Hospitality Degrees Awarded
$33,749 Median Starting Salary

LaGuardia is a large public college located in the city of Long Island City. This college ranks 46th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 83 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at LaGuardia in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, hospitality degree recipients usually make about $33,749 at the beginning of their careers.

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Rest of the Top Best Hospitality Management Schools

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Additional Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Hospitality Management Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 347 different United States hospitality management schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
51University of Wisconsin - StoutMenomonie, WI
52Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Hospitality Management students that almost earned our Best Hospitality Management Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
53University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
54Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
55University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
56The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
57Missouri State University - SpringfieldSpringfield, MO
58Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ
59San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
60University of Missouri - ColumbiaColumbia, MO
61Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA
62University of DenverDenver, CO
63Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL
64Brigham Young University - HawaiiLaie, HI
65University of KentuckyLexington, KY
66University of MississippiUniversity, MS
67California State University - East BayHayward, CA
68Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
69University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE

Hospitality Management by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Hospitality Management is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Hospitality Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Hospitality Administration/Management9,593
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management2,122
Tourism and Travel Services Management1,133
Restaurant/Food Services Management915
Meeting and Event Planning915
Other Hospitality Administration/Management659
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management444
Resort Management220
Casino Management13
Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management1

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Business Administration & Management403,753
Accounting93,982
General Business/Commerce56,779
Finance & Financial Management54,690
Marketing52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods48,037
Human Resource Management27,074
Business Support & Assistant Services19,686
Management Information Systems12,429
Entrepreneurial Studies12,241

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