by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 711 degrees and certificates in Casino Operations and Services. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $35,562 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, casino operations and services is a widely-pursued major, with 711 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award casino operations and services degrees, an average of 711 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 711.
All 711 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 64% of casino operations and services degrees and certificates in the latest year (452 of 711). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (252) and Asian (216).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to casino operations and services, at 3.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a casino operations and services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 711 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to casino operations and services, at 70.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 70.1% |
| Some college courses | 9.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 1.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Casino Operations and Services, with an average median salary of $35,562; the strongest outlook belongs to Gambling Dealers, at 13.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Casino Worker, Casino Gaming Worker, Big Six Dealer and Entertainment And Recreation Industry Dealer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to casino operations and services, at 509,670.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | 509,670 | 13.8% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | 338,702 | -3.1% |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 184,729 | -3.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 166,753 | 2.8% |
The highest-paying occupation related to casino operations and services is Gambling Cage Workers, with a median salary of $40,678.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Cage Workers | $40,678 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $38,996 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators | $33,021 |
| Gambling Dealers | $29,554 |
Casino Operations and Services includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Casino Dealing (711). It has 4 similar majors in the Personal & Culinary Services field, which together award 161,752 degrees a year; the largest are Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (133,218), Culinary Arts and Related Services (25,836) and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (2,646). Browse all Personal & Culinary Services majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Casino Dealing | 711 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 133,218 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 25,836 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,646 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 52 |
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