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 #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $30,363. This is less than $34,656, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from WVU in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 207 |
| General Business/Commerce | 186 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 121 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.