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 UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hospitality majors, UD came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 8 |
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from UD. This makes it the #30 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 UD is $37,563. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $58,734 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from UD in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 7 hospitality students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 332 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 310 |
| Marketing | 216 |
| Accounting | 106 |
| Management Information Systems | 106 |
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