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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 173 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,986 a year. 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 Ohio State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $32,487 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The hospitality program at Ohio State awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 813 |
| Business Administration & Management | 544 |
| Marketing | 405 |
| Accounting | 370 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 135 |
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