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. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at DU is $47,679. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
Learn more about DU tuition and fees.
The hospitality program at DU awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 333 |
| Business Administration & Management | 210 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 152 |
| Marketing | 134 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.