332 Best Hospitality & Tourism Universities in the USA

Compare 625 programs at 332 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 625 Universities 332 Scholarships 126

332 universities · ranked best first

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289

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Laie, Hawaii · Private University · Est. 1955

US #1070 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,774/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $52,064
Students: 2,889

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290

Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1882

US #1072 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,452/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $51,303
Students: 891

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291

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1916

US #1088 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,635/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $49,316
Students: 471

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292

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1904

US #1093 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,273/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $43,411
Students: 661

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293

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1884

US #1099 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,411/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $46,128
Students: 1,605

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294

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Manchester, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1972

US #1141 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,864/yr
Earnings (10yr): $66,479
Students: 1,157

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295

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private University · Est. 1904

US #1146 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,030/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $38,518
Students: 2,732

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296

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas

Barranquitas, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #1154 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,726/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $23,204
Students: 937

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297

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, California · Public University · Est. 1994

US #1164 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,663/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $59,247
Students: 6,819

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298

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1903

US #1169 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $26,649/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $49,669
Students: 1,167

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299

Thomas College

Waterville, Maine · Private University · Est. 1894

US #1180 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $18,885/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,991
Students: 647

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300

Voorhees University

Denmark, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1897

US #1181 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,335/yr
Earnings (10yr): $35,339
Students: 440

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301

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1862

US #1185 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,212/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $55,961
Students: 1,212

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302

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, Florida · Private University · Est. 1968

US #1199 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $30,525/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $49,483
Students: 2,391

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303

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1968

US #1205 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,286/yr
Earnings (10yr): $55,076
Students: 2,043

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304

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Crookston, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1905

US #1230 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $12,212/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $58,056
Students: 1,729

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305

Virginia Union University

Richmond, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1865

US #1231 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,235/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $38,275
Students: 1,203

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306

Webber International University

Babson Park, Florida · Private University · Est. 1927

US #1232 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $29,529/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $45,606
Students: 813

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307

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1908

US #1268 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $6,842/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $34,996
Students: 3,208

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308

Spelman College

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1881

US #1280 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $38,967/yr
Admission rate: 25%
Earnings (10yr): $59,993
Students: 3,414

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309

Stephens College

Columbia, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1833

US #1281 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,459/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $43,071
Students: 391

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310

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1963

US #1285 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,350/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $66,125
Students: 995

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311

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, New York · Private University · Est. 1946

US #1295 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,683/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $46,145
Students: 579

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312

Life University

Marietta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1974

US #1311 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $29,791/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $47,397
Students: 893

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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 hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Hastings College, University of Holy Cross. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study 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 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 hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA

This page lists 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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