by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 48 U.S. colleges awarded 863 degrees and certificates in Tourism and Travel Services Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Tourism and Travel Services 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 major in Tourism and Travel Services Management explores Tourism And Travel Services Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage Travel-Related Enterprises And Related Convention And/or Tour Services. Includes Instruction In Travel Agency Management, Tour Arranging And Planning, Convention And Event Planning, Travel Industry Operations And Procedures, Tourism Marketing And Promotion Strategies, Travel Counseling, Travel Industry Law, International And Domestic Operations, And Travel And Tourism Policy.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, tourism and travel services management is a popular field of study, with 863 degrees awarded annually. 48 colleges award tourism and travel services management degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 215.
By level, the 863 awards include 48 certificates, 138 associate degrees, 403 bachelor’s degrees, 260 master’s degrees and 9 doctorates.
Women earned 70% of tourism and travel services management degrees and certificates in the latest year (604 of 863). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (404) and Hispanic or Latino (192), and international students earned 86.
College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Tourism and Travel Services Management Schools ranking, including 5 for associate degrees, 11 for bachelor’s degrees and 4 for master’s degrees. It also ranks tourism and travel services management schools within 11 states. In all, 48 colleges offer tourism and travel services management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Tourism and Travel Services Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common tourism and travel services management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 403 of the 863 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to tourism and travel services management call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, 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 a tourism and travel services management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 48 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 138 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 403 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 260 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 9 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to tourism and travel services management, at 50.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.9% |
| Master’s degree | 16.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.1% |
| Some college courses | 4.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Tourism and Travel Services Management, with an average median salary of $116,595; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Gym Manager, Travel Agency Manager, Compliance Director and Aquatic Facility Manager.
The occupation related to tourism and travel services 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% |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | 403,205 | 4.2% |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | 320,819 | 2.9% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Spa Managers | 184,703 | -2.2% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Tourism and Travel Services 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 tourism and travel services management is Personal Service Managers, All Other, with a median salary of $176,674.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Spa Managers | $143,396 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
Tourism and Travel Services Management has 9 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 12,337 degrees a year; the largest are Hospitality Administration/Management, General (7,782), Hotel/Motel Administration/Management (1,756) and Meeting and Event Planning (805). 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 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 805 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 784 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 581 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 446 |
| Resort Management | 163 |
| Casino Management | 16 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management | 4 |
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