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 UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from UA. This makes it the #23 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $32,178. 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 UA, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $79,677 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 UA is $797 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality from UA. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 48 hospitality students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 48% were men and 52% 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 The University of Alabama with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 763 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 581 |
| Business Administration & Management | 528 |
| Accounting | 315 |
| General Business/Commerce | 196 |
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