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#1

#1 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$53,795

#2

#2 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

163

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$53,480

#3

#3 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$59,058

#4

#4 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

980–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$56,062

#5

#5 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$56,426

#6

#6 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$59,973

#7

#7 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$59,001

#8

#8 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 783 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Management Information Systems, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,130–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$53,675

#9

#9 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$52,628

#10

#10 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$53,406

#11

#11 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Agricultural Economics. In fact, Cornell University grants 516 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$57,099

#12

#12 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$54,138

#13

#13 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,170–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$53,389

#14

#14 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

960–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$56,316

#15

#15 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 87 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

920–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$58,154

#16

#16 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 169 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$58,701

#17

#17 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Every year, the University of New Orleans grants about 83 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$53,943

#18

#18 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Husson University
Bangor, ME

At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$60,353

#19

#19 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
Fajardo, PR

Annually, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo awards around 44 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$53,609

#20

#20 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 211 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$58,145

#21

#21 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$59,086

#22

#22 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$60,584

#23

#23 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina, PR

At Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Restaurant, Culinary, and and Catering Management/Manager....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

710–950

Median Starting Salary

$53,192

#24

#24 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$58,771

#25

#25 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$56,965

#26

#26 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Each year, Georgia State University grants about 555 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$54,184

#27

#27 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$58,790

#28

#28 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 55 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

910–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$55,912

#29

#29 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$61,311

#30

#30 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

At Lamar University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Lamar University awards 344 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

920–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$56,380

#31

#31 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Annually, Morgan State University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

850–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$56,878

#32

#32 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI

Each year, Johnson & Wales University-Online grants around 47 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$58,542

#33

#33 Best College for Hospitality Administration/Management, General in the U.S.

Atlantis University
Miami, FL

At Atlantis University, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Information Technology, and Nursing Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$58,542

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About Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Hospitality Administration/Management, General programs prepare individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

Of the 764 Hospitality Administration/Management, General degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 61% percent and men make up 39% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Florida has more students being granted a degree in Hospitality Administration/Management, General than any other state? In fact, Florida granted 302 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Hospitality Administration/Management, General is $40,600.

Popularity of Hospitality Administration/Management, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Hospitality Administration/Management, General majors include Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling, Personal Service Managers, All Other and Lodging Managers. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Hospitality Administration/Management, General can prepare you for are Lodging Managers, Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling and Personal Service Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Hospitality Administration/Management, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Hospitality Administration/Management, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
764
Female Students
466 (60%)
Male Students
298 (39%)

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