Master’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,297 people earned their master's degree in hospitality. This earns it the #113 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hospitality at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,297 |
| Graduate Certificate | 244 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
Earnings of Hospitality Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in hospitality is $51,148. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,038 to a high of $56,132.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in hospitality is $38,941. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,941 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,794.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in hospitality. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 405 |
| Women | 892 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 |
| White | 531 |
| International Students | 317 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 72 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hospitality students seekinga master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in hospitality from FIU. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johnson & Wales University - Online comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,365 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in hospitality from JWU Online. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UCF. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UH. About 71% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Cornell. About 49% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Culinary Institute of America is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in hospitality from The Culinary Institute of America. About 59% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in hospitality from GWU. About 77% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UNLV. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in hospitality from JWU Providence. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in hospitality from NYU. Of these students, 76% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Boston U. Of these students, 65% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Orleans. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UNO. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Temple. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Purdue. Of these students, 60% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in hospitality from SDSU. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UNT. About 96% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hospitality. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hospitality from USC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Georgia State. Of these students, 67% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UofSC.
Hospitality Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 886 | |
| 128 | |
| 90 | |
| 87 | |
| 58 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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