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#1

#1 Best College for Meeting and Event Planning in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$54,934

#2

#2 Best College for Meeting and Event Planning 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

29

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$53,795

#3

#3 Best College for Meeting and Event Planning 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

#4

#4 Best College for Meeting and Event Planning 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

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$60,584

#5

#5 Best College for Meeting and Event Planning in the U.S.

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$57,548

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About Meeting and Event Planning

Meeting and Event Planning programs prepare individuals to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, and other special events in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in principles of meeting and event planning; special event management; budgets and finance; site selection; contracts, vendors, and negotiations; marketing and promotions; food and beverage management; audio-visual basics and meeting technology; and hospitality law.

New York grants the most Masters degrees in Meeting and Event Planning of all US states with 67 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Meeting and Event Planning can expect approximately 84% percent of their classmates to be women and 16% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Meeting and Event Planning is $40,600.

Popularity of Meeting and Event Planning Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Meeting and Event Planning majors is Meeting, Convention Event Planners. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Meeting and Event Planning can prepare you for is Meeting, Convention Event Planners.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Meeting and Event Planning majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Meeting and Event Planning majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
116
Female Students
97 (83%)
Male Students
19 (16%)

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