36 Best Private Diploma Hospitality & Tourism Universities in the USA

Compare 112 programs at 36 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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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

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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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

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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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

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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

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #329 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,646/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,490
Students: 4,540

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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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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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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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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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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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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1982

US #440 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,788/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $30,821
Students: 2,607

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1906

US #451 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,341/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $41,583
Students: 2,840

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1909

US #481 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,502/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $54,064
Students: 2,259

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Husson University

Bangor, Maine · Private University · Est. 1898

US #502 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,005/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $45,025
Students: 2,618

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German

San German, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #595 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,148/yr
Admission rate: 42%
Earnings (10yr): $25,416
Students: 2,569

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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #664 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $31,027/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $43,418
Students: 3,868

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Piedmont University

Demorest, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1897

US #675 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,599/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $49,130
Students: 1,117

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Judson University

Elgin, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1963

US #790 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,558/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $56,313
Students: 708

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #821 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,742/yr
Admission rate: 42%
Earnings (10yr): $24,776
Students: 2,906

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National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1886

US #847 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,641/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $45,799
Students: 4,406

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1962

US #864 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,026/yr
Admission rate: 34%
Earnings (10yr): $26,721
Students: 2,404

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Adventist University, University of Southern California, Boston University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma 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 private Diploma 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 private Diploma Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma 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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