by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $27,969. This is less than $34,656, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
Learn more about ATU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in hospitality from ATU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ATU does not offer an online option for its hospitality bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 299 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 45 |
| Marketing | 31 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 30 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.