Basic Certificates in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
In 2018-2019, 2,536 basic certificates were awarded to hospitality majors. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hospitality at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,515 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,905 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,536 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,014 |
| Master’s Degree | 896 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Earnings of Hospitality Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for hospitality students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in hospitality. About 67.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 830 |
| Women | 1,706 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 375 |
| White | 1,183 |
| International Students | 121 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 225 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 200 colleges that offer a basic certificate in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for hospitality students seekinga basic certificate is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 250 people received their basic certificate in hospitality from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 48% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Valencia College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hospitality. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 156 people received their basic certificate in hospitality from Valencia College. About 71% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
The hospitality program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 139 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hospitality. Roughly 72,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 114 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 79% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Petersburg College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Each year, around 29,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hospitality program at St Petersburg College awarded 78 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado Mountain College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hospitality. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at Colorado Mountain College. About 19% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 95,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 67% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Albany Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 73 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at Albany Technical College. About 78% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 59 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at ASU - Downtown Phoenix. Of these students, 90% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year.
The hospitality program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 57 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Athens Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hospitality. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 57 people received their basic certificate in hospitality from Athens Technical College. About 63% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
The hospitality program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 50 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Central Texas College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hospitality program at Central Texas College awarded 48 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Lake Land College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. The hospitality program at Lake Land College awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Roughly 21,800 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 43 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Roughly 20,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at Tidewater Community College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 basic certificates were handed out to hospitality majors at GTC. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Atlanta Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hospitality. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Atlanta Technical College awarded 38 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The hospitality program at Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus awarded 36 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in hospitality from UA Pulaski Tech. About 57% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hospitality Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Hospitality Management | 1,092 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration | 541 |
| Tourism/Travel Services Management | 275 |
| Meeting & Event Planning | 233 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 190 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 34,964 |
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| Business Support & Assistance | 10,337 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3,572 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2,713 |
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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