by our College Data Analytics Team
[Hospitality Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 15 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.
Pima Community College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid hospitality management graduates in the Southwest Region. Pima Community College is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Hospitality Management graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of about $50,355 a year early in their careers.
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. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,499.
Texas Tech University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in hospitality management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $67,259 per year.
Austin Community College District produces some of the highest-paid graduates in hospitality management, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Early-career hospitality management graduates from Austin Community College District make a median of around $37,880 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in hospitality management will find them at University Of North Texas, which ranked #5. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Early-career hospitality management graduates from University Of North Texas make a median of around $51,398 per year.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of about $57,048 a year early in their careers.
Northern Arizona University earned the #7 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,579.
Arizona State University landed the #8 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $51,941 annually.
University Of Houston landed the #9 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $57,620 annually.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from New Mexico State University Dona Ana typically earn about $29,697 annually.
Tarrant County College District ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying hospitality management schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. After graduating, hospitality management degree recipients from Tarrant County College District typically earn about $31,169 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #12 position for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,743.
Stephen F Austin State University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for hospitality management. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,799.
Grand Canyon University landed the #14 spot for hospitality management salaries this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Hospitality Management graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of about $34,370 a year early in their careers.
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #15 for hospitality management graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the hospitality management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,174.
This ranking is produced 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 · 15 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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