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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 173 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,266 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 UMass Amherst, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $33,750 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 UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality from UMass Amherst. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 749 |
| Accounting | 305 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 289 |
| Marketing | 165 |
| Real Estate | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.