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2027 Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools

128 Colleges in the United States
6,693 Hospitality Management Degrees Awarded
$37,963 Avg Early-Career Salary

Hospitality Management is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 128 schools to find the best for hospitality management students.

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Best Schools for Hospitality Management in the United States

See the highest-ranked hospitality management schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Hospitality Management

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No school ranked higher than Cornell University this year for hospitality management. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 237 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $77,803. Students borrow a median of $13,987 to complete this degree. Get the full hospitality management details for Cornell University

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San Diego State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best hospitality management schools. San Diego State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. San Diego State University awarded about 76 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their hospitality management degree from San Diego State University earn around $40,009 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,749. See the full hospitality management program report for San Diego State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Students looking for a strong hospitality management program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #3. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 102 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $46,915. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full hospitality management details for James Madison University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in hospitality management, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 124 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the hospitality management program make about $40,637 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about the hospitality management program at New York University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

A rank of #5 makes Michigan State University one of the top schools for hospitality management. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 104 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their hospitality management degree from Michigan State University earn around $41,069 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,625. See the full hospitality management program report for Michigan State University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University earned the #6 position for hospitality management this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 215 hospitality management degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $37,330. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $18,864 in student loans. Get the full hospitality management details for Florida State University

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University Of Delaware ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best hospitality management schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. About 38 hospitality management degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $37,563. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $22,850 in student loans. More information about a degree in hospitality management from University Of Delaware

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University Of Denver earned the #8 position for hospitality management this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Denver. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 hospitality management degrees were awarded at University Of Denver in the most recent year. Hospitality Management graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $47,679 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,923 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in hospitality management from University Of Denver

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best hospitality management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 50 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the hospitality management program make about $45,771 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,680. See the full hospitality management program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Georgia came in at #10 for hospitality management this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the hospitality management program make about $53,546 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree. Read more about the hospitality management program at University Of Georgia

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #11 position for hospitality management this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 56 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $39,266. Typical student debt for the program is $24,385. See the full hospitality management program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus placed #12 among the best hospitality management schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 83 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $41,099. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,432 in student loans. Get the full hospitality management details for Purdue University Main Campus

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 50 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the hospitality management program make about $44,657 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in hospitality management from Boston University

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Colorado State University Fort Collins earned the #14 position for hospitality management this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $41,688 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full hospitality management details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #15 spot for hospitality management this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 128 hospitality management degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $37,743. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full hospitality management program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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Arizona State University earned the #16 position for hospitality management this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Arizona State University awarded about 75 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $33,869 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $15,891 in student loans. Get the full hospitality management details for Arizona State University

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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #17 among the best hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 35 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the hospitality management program make about $38,916 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in hospitality management from University Of Missouri Columbia

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for hospitality management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 152 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $39,808 early in their careers. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. See the full hospitality management program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best hospitality management schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 52 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,986 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in hospitality management from Ohio State University Main Campus

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #20 for hospitality management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 hospitality management students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $36,439. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the hospitality management program at The University Of Tennessee

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George Mason University earned the #21 position for hospitality management this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 28 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Hospitality Management graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $45,151 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,722 to complete this degree. Read more about the hospitality management program at George Mason University

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Washington State University earned the #22 position for hospitality management this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Washington State University awarded about 97 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $41,251. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the hospitality management program at Washington State University

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Iowa State University came in at #23 for hospitality management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 89 hospitality management degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their hospitality management degree from Iowa State University earn around $36,743 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,998. More information about a degree in hospitality management from Iowa State University

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #24 for hospitality management this year. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. High Point University awarded about 21 hospitality management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. Read more about the hospitality management program at High Point University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #25 spot for hospitality management this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 102 hospitality management degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Hospitality Management graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $40,664 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. See the full hospitality management program report for Auburn University

Rest of the Top 50 Hospitality Management Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s hospitality management ranking:

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Depaul University
Chicago, IL
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 128 schools evaluated.

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