by our College Data Analytics Team
[Hospitality Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 40 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying hospitality management schools.
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Below are the schools whose hospitality management graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Niagara County Community College the top school for hospitality management graduate earnings in the United States. Set in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Niagara County Community College typically earn about $44,087 annually.
Scottsdale Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in hospitality management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Scottsdale Community College earn a median of about $42,499 a year early in their careers.
Jefferson State Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in hospitality management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Jefferson State Community College typically earn about $42,433 annually.
Monroe College Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College Main Campus is a private for-profit institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Monroe College Main Campus earn a median of about $41,136 a year early in their careers.
Colorado Mountain College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in hospitality management, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Colorado Mountain College make a median of around $40,349 per year.
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College landed the #6 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College is a private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,734.
Erie Community College landed the #7 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Erie Community College make a median of around $38,458 per year.
Austin Community College District earned the #8 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,880.
Schenectady County Community College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Located in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Schenectady County Community College make a median of around $37,878 per year.
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #10 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of about $37,199 a year early in their careers.
Owens Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Owens Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Owens Community College make a median of around $37,172 per year.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #12 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Fox Valley Technical College make a median of around $37,032 per year.
Daytona State College landed the #13 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of about $36,781 a year early in their careers.
Middlesex County College came in at #14 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Middlesex County College typically earn about $36,413 annually.
Milwaukee Area Technical College placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College typically earn about $34,296 annually.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #16 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Gwinnett Technical College make a median of around $33,622 per year.
Valencia College earned the #17 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Valencia College earn a median of about $34,878 a year early in their careers.
Monroe Community College earned the #18 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Monroe Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Rochester. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,657.
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of about $31,926 a year early in their careers.
Kauai Community College came in at #20 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Lihue, Kauai Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Kauai Community College typically earn about $31,684 annually.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College earned the #21 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College is a public school located in the city of Asheville. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College typically earn about $31,612 annually.
Sinclair Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Sinclair Community College typically earn about $31,562 annually.
Sullivan University landed the #23 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Sullivan University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. Hospitality Management graduates of Sullivan University earn a median of about $31,159 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #24 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public school located in the city of Long Island City. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,679.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana earned the #25 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from New Mexico State University Dona Ana make a median of around $29,697 per year.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their hospitality management graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 40 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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