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52 Best Associate's Hospitality & Tourism Universities in the USA

Compare 63 programs at 52 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

52 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,648/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Students
29,882
2
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
3
US Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,936/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,022
Students
20,272
4
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
5
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
6
UM The University of Montana logo

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,784/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Students
7,488
7
UA University of Alaska Anchorage logo

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$51,871
Students
7,212
8
UA University of Alaska Fairbanks logo

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$48,866
Students
4,207
9
YS Youngstown State University logo

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,767/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$41,544
Students
7,961
10
NM New Mexico State University-Main Campus logo

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$8,889/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$39,067
Students
11,946
11
SI Southern Illinois University-Carbondale logo

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,297/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Students
8,494
12
UN University of New Hampshire-Main Campus logo

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1866

US #143 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$23,805/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,479
Students
11,261
13
WU Washburn University logo

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$49,774
Students
4,562
14
FS Ferris State University logo

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$8,624/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,735
Students
8,106
15
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,906/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,571
Students
13,215
16
MS Montana State University logo

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$22,499/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,263
Students
14,451
17
IU Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$16,804/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,019
Students
6,764
18
AP American Public University System logo

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$44,409
Students
40,074
19
NM Northern Michigan University logo

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1899

US #265 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$14,085/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,107
Students
6,556
20
SN Southern New Hampshire University logo

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1932

US #324 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$36,708/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,318
Students
163,164
21
BJ Bob Jones University logo

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1927

US #328 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,641/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$44,354
Students
2,005
22
RU Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1945

US #353 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$20,194/yr
Admission rate
97%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,712
Students
2,849
23
LS Lewis-Clark State College logo

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1893

US #368 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,635/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,001
Students
2,385

What this subject pays

Graduates of Hospitality & Tourism programmes report a median $38,289 two years after finishing, across 8 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Southern Adventist University, Utah State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA

This page lists associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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