Doctor’s Degrees in Hospitality Management
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Education Levels of Hospitality Majors
In 2018-2019, 45 earned their doctor's degree in hospitality. This makes it the 10th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for hospitality majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for hospitality majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in hospitality. About 51.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of hospitality doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Hospitality Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in hospitality. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 10 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 34,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,758 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Iowa State. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 46,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,219 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UH. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 46,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Penn State University Park.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from Purdue. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 30,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,459 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UNLV. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. Each year, around 38,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at Texas Tech.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 68,400 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in hospitality from UCF. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for hospitality majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year.
The hospitality program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in hospitality. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,737 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to hospitality majors at UofSC.
Hospitality Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Hospitality Management | 20 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration | 11 |
| Tourism/Travel Services Management | 10 |
| Other Hospitality Management | 4 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to hospitality that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,604 |
| Human Resource Management | 317 |
| Business & Commerce | 258 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 102 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 67 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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