Best Colleges for Hospitality Administration/Management

Hospitality Administration and Management programs prepare students for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and entertainment venues. With 140 schools offering this major, graduates can expect starting salaries averaging $36,978, with significant earning potential as they advance into management positions.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on experience through internships and industry partnerships. Look for curricula that blend business fundamentals with specialized hospitality knowledge, including revenue management, customer service excellence, and operations oversight. Strong alumni networks and career placement services are essential, as the hospitality industry relies heavily on professional connections. Consider programs offering real-world learning opportunities like on-campus hotels or restaurant management labs, which provide practical experience before graduation.

Schools Ranked

$46,676

Avg. Program Earnings

71.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$61,124	95.1%	private-nonprofit
2	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$56,415	85.2%	private-nonprofit
3	New York University New York, New York	$55,964	88.5%	private-nonprofit
4	University of San Francisco San Francisco, California	$52,107	71.1%	private-nonprofit
5	University of Delaware Newark, Delaware	$48,432	78.8%	public
6	San Jose State University San Jose, California	$47,930	64.7%	public
7	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$47,650	90.0%	private-nonprofit
8	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$46,718	67.5%	public
9	Pace University New York, New York	$46,478	61.4%	private-nonprofit
10	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia	$46,478	86.3%	public
11	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$45,082	83.1%	public
12	Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida	$44,942	52.7%	private-nonprofit
13	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$44,755	50.1%	public
14	James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia	$44,542	80.9%	public
15	Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania	$44,276	63.5%	private-nonprofit
16	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$44,244	76.4%	public
17	University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, New Hampshire	$44,244	14.3%	public
18	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$44,170	61.6%	public
19	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$43,922	83.2%	public
20	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$43,426	78.0%	private-nonprofit
21	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$43,269	82.2%	public
22	Auburn University Auburn, Alabama	$42,682	79.2%	public
23	DePaul University Chicago, Illinois	$42,682	70.0%	private-nonprofit
24	Endicott College Beverly, Massachusetts	$42,682	75.4%	private-nonprofit
25	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire	$42,682	44.9%	private-nonprofit