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Master’s Degrees in General Hospitality Administration/Management

594 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 40 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 39.2% of hotel and restaurant management graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Hotel & Restaurant Management Majors

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 594 students earned their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. This makes it the 30th most popular master's degree program in the country.

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 Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for hotel and restaurant management majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 182
Women 412
Gender Diversity of Master's Degrees in Hotel & Restaurant Management

The racial-ethnic distribution of hotel and restaurant management master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 29
Black or African American 60
Hispanic or Latino 86
White 158
International Students 233
Other Races/Ethnicities 28
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Hotel & Restaurant Management Master's Degree Students

There are 40 colleges that offer a master’s degree in hotel and restaurant management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

167 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for hotel and restaurant management students seekinga master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 57,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Florida International University awarded 167 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
89 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. 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.

The hotel and restaurant management program at University of Central Florida awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#3

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
44 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 34,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Boston U. About 82% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
36 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their master'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, 36 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from UH. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
29 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from UNLV. About 45% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Georgetown University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Temple. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,186 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from FDU. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 34,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from Georgia State. Of these students, 67% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Online. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,365 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Johnson & Wales University - Online awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,551 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,584 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from DePaul. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Orleans is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from UNO. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

San Ignacio University

Doral, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for hotel and restaurant management majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Ignacio University. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at San Ignacio University. About 58% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 38,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from UNT. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roosevelt University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,858 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Roosevelt University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Husson University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,990 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Husson University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.

#17

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 50,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at Michigan State University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.

#17

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in hotel and restaurant management from SDSU. Of these students, 89% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in hotel and restaurant management. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.

The hotel and restaurant management program at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Each year, around 28,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to hotel and restaurant management majors at Kent State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to hotel and restaurant management that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Hotel/Motel Administration 117
Tourism/Travel Services Management 112
Other Hospitality Management 65
Meeting & Event Planning 6
Restaurant/Food Services Management 1

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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