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. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,996 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $21,923 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 University of Denver.
The hospitality program at DU awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 238 |
| Business Administration & Management | 211 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 183 |
| Marketing | 143 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
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