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6 Best Private Professional Hospitality & Tourism Universities in the USA

Compare 34 programs at 6 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
2
US University of Southern California logo

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
3
GW George Washington University logo

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,586/yr
Admission rate
47%
Earnings (10yr)
$90,873
Students
11,182
4
LU Lynn University logo

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida · Private University · Est. 1962

US #666 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$44,089/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,006
Students
2,859
5
UD Universidad del Sagrado Corazon logo

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1880

US #724 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,924/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$31,754
Students
4,442
6
JW Johnson & Wales University-Online logo

Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University

US #876 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$20,252/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Students
2,202

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 private Professional Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

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

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

This page lists private Professional 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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