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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for hospitality majors, UMass Amherst came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $45,299. This is higher than $36,364, 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 $24,385 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 $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 110 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from UMass Amherst in 2021, 26% were men and 74% 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, 75% 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 720 |
| Accounting | 328 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 234 |
| Management Information Systems | 158 |
| Marketing | 150 |
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