by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,600 a year. This is less than $36,364, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Arkansas Tech University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality from ATU. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 217 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 52 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 21 |
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