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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with hospitality programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,732 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Memphis.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 285 |
| Accounting | 170 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 91 |
| Marketing | 72 |
| Management Information Systems | 63 |
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