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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 347 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,974 a year. This is higher than $36,389, which is the national median for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,945.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at NAU is $321 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 17 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 356 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 209 |
| Marketing | 169 |
| Accounting | 77 |
| Management Information Systems | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.