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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.

332 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
73
GS Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1913

US #146 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,931/yr
Admission rate
55%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,384
Students
26,623
74
UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,192/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Students
4,841
75
SD San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University

San Diego, California · Public University · Est. 1897

US #148 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,364/yr
Admission rate
36%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,909
Students
35,377
76
BS Ball State University logo

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1918

US #149 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$14,940/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,833
Students
13,988
77
UA The University of Alabama logo

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1831

US #152 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$22,420/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,221
Students
33,227
78
SF San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$12,278/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,077
Students
18,639
79
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
80
SL Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,398/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,783
Students
7,267
81
FA Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$8,752/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,746
Students
23,757
82
UT The University of Texas at San Antonio logo

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · Public University · Est. 1969

US #164 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$10,836/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,131
Students
30,580
83
EC East Carolina University logo

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1907

US #167 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,739/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,146
Students
19,896
84
US University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1963

US #170 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,648/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,379
Students
8,879
85
UN University of North Carolina at Greensboro logo

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #172 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$10,965/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,160
Students
14,062
86
SD South Dakota State University logo

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1881

US #173 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,841/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Students
9,198
87
CM Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1892

US #177 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,597/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,874
Students
10,035
88
WK Western Kentucky University logo

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1906

US #179 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$10,990/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,889
Students
12,155
89
DU DePaul University logo

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,902/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,751
Students
14,090
90
UL University of Louisiana at Lafayette logo

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1900

US #185 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$13,530/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,089
Students
12,428
91
WU Widener University logo

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$25,759/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,920
Students
2,951
92
CW Central Washington University logo

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington · Public University · Est. 1891

US #191 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,476/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,580
Students
7,833
93
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
94
UH University of Houston logo

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,276/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Students
38,380
95
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
96
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

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 hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Georgia State University, University of New Haven, San Diego State University. 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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