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Master’s Degrees in Hospitality Management

1,032 Yearly Graduations
$51,148 Median Salary
69% Women
A master's degree in hospitality is offered at 68 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 26.8% of hospitality graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hospitality Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,032 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 1,032
Graduate Certificate 275
Doctor’s Degree 34

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.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for hospitality majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in hospitality. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 316
Women 716
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The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 58
Black or African American 114
Hispanic or Latino 116
White 421
International Students 277
Other Races/Ethnicities 46
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There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

157 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their master's degree in hospitality from FIU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#2

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
95 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,706 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at JWU Online. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
88 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UCF. About 75% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
58 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UH. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
47 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Cornell. About 66% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
44 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at The Culinary Institute of America. Of these students, 59% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
39 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at GWU. About 77% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
38 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UNLV. Of these students, 66% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence, Rhode Island
32 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in hospitality from JWU Providence. Of these students, 63% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

New York University

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The hospitality program at New York University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#11

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The hospitality program at Boston University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
25 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Temple. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#12

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
25 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Purdue. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The hospitality program at University of New Orleans awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The hospitality program at San Diego State University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#16

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. The hospitality program at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UNT. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in hospitality from Georgia State. Of these students, 61% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in hospitality from USC. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

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 $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in hospitality from UofSC.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 122,843
Management Sciences & Methods 29,299
Accounting 18,187
Human Resource Management 9,750
Business & Commerce 8,488

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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