by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 4 degrees and certificates in Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management. Certificates are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $35,814 one year after completing, rising to $56,062 after four years.
Studying Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Plan, Manage, And Market Breweries And Brewpubs. Includes Instruction In Brewing Science, Food Services Management, Logistics And Distribution, Business Networking, Personnel Management, Business Planning And Capitalization, Brewing Industry Operations, Marketing, Alcohol And Liquor Law And Regulations, Finance, And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, brewery/brewpub operations/management is a widely-pursued major, with 4 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award brewery/brewpub operations/management degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 3.
By level, the 4 awards include 3 certificates and 1 master’s degrees.
The most common brewery/brewpub operations/management credential is the certificate: 3 of the 4 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to brewery/brewpub operations/management call most for Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management and Food Production, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Deductive Reasoning and Written Comprehension.
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How long a brewery/brewpub operations/management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to brewery/brewpub operations/management, at 29.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 29.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 21.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 18.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 16.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.7% |
| Some college courses | 4.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management, with an average median salary of $165,782; the strongest outlook belongs to Food Service Managers, at 7.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Cafeteria Operator, Food Service Specialist, Cook Manager and Lunchroom Operator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to brewery/brewpub operations/management, at 397,799.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | 397,799 | 7.7% |
Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management graduates earn a median $35,814 one year after completing their program, $56,062 after four years and $48,473 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,814 |
| 4 years | $56,062 |
| 5 years | $48,473 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to brewery/brewpub operations/management, with a median salary of $165,782.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management has 9 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 13,196 degrees a year; the largest are Hospitality Administration/Management, General (7,782), Hotel/Motel Administration/Management (1,756) and Tourism and Travel Services Management (863). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 7,782 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1,756 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 863 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 805 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 784 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 581 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 446 |
| Resort Management | 163 |
| Casino Management | 16 |
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