by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 32 U.S. colleges awarded 581 degrees and certificates in Other Hospitality Administration/Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Other Hospitality Administration/Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,814 one year after completing, rising to $56,062 after four years.
A degree in Other Hospitality Administration/Management involves the study of Hospitality Administration/management, Other. Any Instructional Program In Hospitality Service Management Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other hospitality administration/management is a widely-pursued major, with 581 degrees awarded annually. 32 colleges award other hospitality administration/management degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 196.
By level, the 581 awards include 107 certificates, 116 associate degrees, 301 bachelor’s degrees, 53 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 67% of other hospitality administration/management degrees and certificates in the latest year (388 of 581). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (340) and Hispanic or Latino (65), and international students earned 37.
College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Other Hospitality Administration/Management Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 8 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other hospitality administration/management schools within 5 states. In all, 32 colleges offer other hospitality administration/management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Hospitality Administration/Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other hospitality administration/management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 301 of the 581 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other hospitality administration/management call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an other hospitality administration/management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 107 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 116 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 301 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 53 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other hospitality administration/management, at 50.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 11.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 5.9% |
| Master’s degree | 5.3% |
| Some college courses | 4.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Other Hospitality Administration/Management, with an average median salary of $123,277; the strongest outlook belongs to Lodging Managers, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Shift Manager, Dude Ranch Manager, Camp Director and Hospitality Manager.
The occupation related to other hospitality administration/management with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Food Service Managers | 397,799 | 7.7% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Lodging Managers | 219,858 | 14.8% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
Other Hospitality Administration/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 highest-paying occupation related to other hospitality administration/management is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Lodging Managers | $95,461 |
Other Hospitality Administration/Management has 9 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 12,619 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 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 446 |
| Resort Management | 163 |
| Casino Management | 16 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management | 4 |
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