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. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from Kent State. This makes it the #33 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,926 a year. This is less than $34,656, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $36,617 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 Kent State is $317 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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Of the 32 hospitality students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Kent State, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Kent 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Hospitality Management from Kent State in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 359 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 239 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 146 |
| Accounting | 142 |
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