by our College Data Analytics Team
[Hospitality Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools to find where hospitality management graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send hospitality management graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in hospitality management, no school beat Cornell University this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Cornell University make a median of around $98,785 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Georgetown University one of the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,515.
A rank of #3 makes Niagara County Community College one of the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Niagara County Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Sanborn. Hospitality Management graduates of Niagara County Community College earn a median of about $44,087 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Pace University New York one of the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Pace University New York typically earn about $68,939 annually.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Delaware one of the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. University Of Delaware is a public school located in the suburb of Newark. Early-career hospitality management graduates from University Of Delaware make a median of around $72,901 per year.
New York University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from New York University make a median of around $75,221 per year.
Erie Community College earned the #7 position for hospitality management graduate earnings 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.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham landed the #8 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Hospitality Management graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earn a median of about $59,730 a year early in their careers.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus make a median of around $59,730 per year.
Schenectady County Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Schenectady County Community College earn a median of about $37,878 a year early in their careers.
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #11 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Northampton County Area Community College typically earn about $37,199 annually.
Middlesex County College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Middlesex County College make a median of around $36,413 per year.
York College Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York. Early-career hospitality management graduates from York College Pennsylvania make a median of around $54,449 per year.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the town of East Stroudsburg. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $50,900 annually.
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College landed the #15 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. Early-career hospitality management graduates from The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College make a median of around $38,734 per year.
Monroe Community College landed the #16 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,657.
Temple University came in at #17 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,432.
Suny College At Plattsburgh placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Located in the town of Plattsburgh, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,756.
George Washington University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hospitality Management graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $52,174 a year early in their careers.
Niagara University came in at #20 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Niagara University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,265.
Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $36,679 annually.
Institute Of Culinary Education came in at #22 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New York, Institute Of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Institute Of Culinary Education earn a median of about $33,101 a year early in their careers.
Mercyhurst College earned the #23 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Mercyhurst College make a median of around $48,698 per year.
Culinary Institute Of America ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Located in the suburb of Hyde Park, Culinary Institute Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Culinary Institute Of America make a median of around $45,707 per year.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earned the #25 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,061.
These schools also send hospitality management graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries hospitality management graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 42 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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