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 K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from K -State. This makes it the #44 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,073 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
Of the 40 hospitality students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from K -State, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in hospitality from K -State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 293 |
| Business Administration & Management | 251 |
| Marketing | 210 |
| Accounting | 171 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.