by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 347 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from UA. This makes it the #23 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $33,886. 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 UA, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at UA is $797 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at The University of Alabama.
Of the 99 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from UA in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of hospitality master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 746 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 662 |
| Business Administration & Management | 605 |
| Accounting | 406 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 212 |
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