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. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at USA is $28,310. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
Learn more about USA tuition and fees.
Of the 32 hospitality students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 106 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Marketing | 47 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| General Business/Commerce | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.