by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,872 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from WVU in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 223 |
| Business Administration & Management | 173 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 148 |
| Accounting | 135 |
| Marketing | 124 |
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