by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hospitality majors, Iowa State came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from Iowa State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in hospitality in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $36,743. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $30,821 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at Iowa State is $254 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Of the 116 hospitality students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 hospitality majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 440 |
| Marketing | 300 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 240 |
| Accounting | 179 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.