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Basic Certificates in General Hospitality Administration/Management

1,092 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 110 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 43% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.6% of hotel and restaurant management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hotel & Restaurant Management Majors

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,092 students earned their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in hotel and restaurant management at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,233
Associate’s Degree 1,484
Basic Certificate 1,092
Master’s Degree 594
Undergraduate Certificate 404
Doctor’s Degree 20
Graduate Certificate 4

Earnings of Hotel & Restaurant Management 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 404
Women 688
Gender Diversity of Basic Certificates in Hotel & Restaurant Management

The racial-ethnic distribution of hotel and restaurant management basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 254
Hispanic or Latino 139
White 509
International Students 39
Other Races/Ethnicities 126
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Hotel & Restaurant Management Basic Certificate Students

There are 110 colleges that offer a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

250 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hotel and restaurant management program at Sinclair Community College awarded 250 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
112 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 72,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hotel and restaurant management program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 112 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

75 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 95,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.

The hotel and restaurant management program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 75 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
41 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tidewater Community College. Each year, around 20,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hotel and restaurant management program at Tidewater Community College awarded 41 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
35 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Albany Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from Albany Technical College. Of these students, 77% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
35 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado Mountain College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The hotel and restaurant management program at Colorado Mountain College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

35 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The hotel and restaurant management program at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#8

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 51,100 attend the school each year. The hotel and restaurant management program at Tarrant County College District awarded 32 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at FAU. About 50% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
31 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 basic certificates were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 90% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
31 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,305 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from NAU. Of these students, 94% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
28 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chemeketa Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 basic certificates were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Chemeketa Community College. Of these students, 89% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, California
26 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Los Angeles College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 basic certificates were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at West LA College. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#13

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,202 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#15

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
23 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from Mt. SAC. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#15

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Athens Technical College. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from Athens Technical College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#17

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Jefferson State Community College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from Jeff State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#18

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Gwinnett Technical College. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at GTC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#18

Career Technical Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Career Technical Institute. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from Career Technical Institute. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#20

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in hotel and restaurant management from FRCC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hotel and restaurant management that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Hotel/Motel Administration 541
Tourism/Travel Services Management 275
Meeting & Event Planning 233
Restaurant/Food Services Management 190
Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Management 163

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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