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 Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hospitality majors, Boston U came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from Boston U. This makes it the #11 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $44,657. This is higher than $34,656, which is the national median for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $92,338 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Boston U in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Boston U hospitality bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in Hospitality Management from Boston U in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,218 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 445 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 227 |
| Marketing | 151 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 92 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.