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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145

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1920

US #363 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,866/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $59,986
Students: 1,974

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146

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1855

US #365 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,431/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $89,812
Students: 5,287

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147

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1897

US #366 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,719/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $66,852
Students: 3,574

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148

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1942

US #367 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,404/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,273
Students: 2,627

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149

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

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150

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1901

US #370 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,963/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $56,544
Students: 8,767

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151

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1919

US #373 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,124/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $57,529
Students: 1,495

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152

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1889

US #374 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,608/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $53,032
Students: 6,788

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153

Virginia State University

Petersburg, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1882

US #382 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,840/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $45,543
Students: 5,074

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154

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1893

US #387 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,857/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $55,043
Students: 6,295

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155

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 2001

US #388 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,761/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,328
Students: 4,468

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156

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona · Private University

US #395 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,520/yr
Earnings (10yr): $37,752
Students: 85,991

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157

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1925

US #397 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,553/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,845
Students: 2,365

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158

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1867

US #398 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,985/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,698
Students: 9,019

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159

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,942/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $46,744
Students: 4,813

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160

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas · Public University · Est. 1921

US #408 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,260/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $49,634
Students: 8,728

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161

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1934

US #411 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $4,904/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $38,550
Students: 3,357

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162

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1948

US #414 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,192/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $24,908
Students: 3,874

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163

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1888

US #415 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,157/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $35,833
Students: 3,026

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164

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1963

US #417 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $46,174/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,059
Students: 7,087

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165

Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1926

US #421 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,444/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,452
Students: 2,191

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166

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1851

US #422 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,710/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $45,379
Students: 4,772

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167

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, Ohio · Public University

US #423 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $5,650/yr
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 691

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168

University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #425 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,364/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $49,137
Students: 9,330

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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 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, University of San Francisco, Bradley 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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