by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Hospitality Administration/Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/hospitality-administration-management-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 104 schools to find the best return on investment for general hospitality administration/management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general hospitality administration/management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Seattle Community College South Campus the best value for a degree in general hospitality administration/management in the United States. Seattle Community College South Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $5,208, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,486.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny New York City College Of Technology one of the best values for general hospitality administration/management. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $10,500. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $25,494. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny New York City College Of Technology admits about 80% of applicants.
Utah Valley University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general hospitality administration/management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Northwest earned it the #4 place for general hospitality administration/management. Purdue University Northwest is a large public school located in the suburb of Hammond. Students from in state pay about $8,357 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,504. Students borrow a median of $29,169 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $39,017 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,169 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Florida Atlantic University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general hospitality administration/management schools. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $23,032 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $36,827. Set against $23,032 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Florida International University earned the #6 position for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $19,300 in student loans. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $33,364 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Florida ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general hospitality administration/management schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $20,500. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $33,624 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.
California State University Long Beach landed the #8 spot for general hospitality administration/management value this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,374, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,125 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $34,560. Set against $17,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants.
Florida State University earned the #9 position for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $18,864 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $37,330. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #10 among the best values for general hospitality administration/management. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $23,656 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $34,703. That is a strong return on a $23,656 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #11 for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $19,003. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas generally make around $35,277. That is a strong return on a $19,003 median debt. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
New Mexico State University Main Campus earned the #12 position for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $21,085 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $29,942. Set against $21,085 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.
Universidad Del Este came in at #13 for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Set in the suburb of Carolina, Universidad Del Este is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $14,108. Early-career general hospitality administration/management graduates make about $14,978. Set against $14,108 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
American Public University System came in at #14 for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $37,978. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $37,174. Set against $37,978 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Utah University placed #15 among the best values for general hospitality administration/management. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #16 for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Set in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,781, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from California State Polytechnic University Pomona generally make around $33,930. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #17 spot for general hospitality administration/management value this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $31,952. Set against $21,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
San Francisco State University landed the #18 spot for general hospitality administration/management value this year. San Francisco State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,846, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $14,400 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from San Francisco State University generally make around $34,153. That is a strong return on a $14,400 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Florida Gulf Coast University earned the #19 position for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $39,108 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Western Kentucky University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value general hospitality administration/management schools. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $24,883 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $29,492. That is a strong return on a $24,883 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Suny College At Buffalo landed the #21 spot for general hospitality administration/management value this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,533, compared with $19,653 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $31,629. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Georgia ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value general hospitality administration/management schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for general hospitality administration/management graduates is $21,792. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #23 spot for general hospitality administration/management value this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. General Hospitality Administration/management graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $34,282. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of North Alabama earned the #24 position for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Students borrow a median of $24,291 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $41,357. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
California State University Monterey Bay came in at #25 for value in general hospitality administration/management this year. Set in the suburb of Seaside, California State University Monterey Bay is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,779, while out-of-state students pay about $20,379. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general hospitality administration/management program here. Soon after graduation, general hospitality administration/management degree recipients from California State University Monterey Bay generally make around $35,760. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. California State University Monterey Bay admits about 97% of applicants.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general hospitality administration/management value ranking:
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 104 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 104 ranked schools only.
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