by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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UCF is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 173 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 671 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 725 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from UCF. This makes it the #3 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in hospitality in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $33,624. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $30,047 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 $30,766.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at UCF is $280 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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Of the 671 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from UCF in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 |
| White | 400 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the UCF hospitality bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's hospitality program at UCF make a median salary of $44,189. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $46,504.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of hospitality master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 825 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 401 |
| Business Administration & Management | 387 |
| Accounting | 349 |
| Marketing | 261 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.