24 Best Public Associate's Hospitality & Tourism Universities in the USA

Compare 63 programs at 24 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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24 universities · ranked best first

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,936/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $54,022
Students: 20,272

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,767/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 7,961

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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,889/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $39,067
Students: 11,946

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,297/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,390
Students: 8,494

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1866

US #143 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $23,805/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $66,479
Students: 11,261

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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

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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

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Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1899

US #265 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,085/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $47,107
Students: 6,556

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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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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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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah · Public University · Est. 1897

US #487 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,462/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,296
Students: 9,289

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #678 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $5,127/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $49,365
Students: 13,580

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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #693 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,911/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $46,674
Students: 1,928

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, New York · Public University · Est. 1911

US #834 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,701/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $45,030
Students: 1,904

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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1948

US #880 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,947/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $45,454
Students: 4,737

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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Public University · Est. 1974

US #1457 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,945/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $30,626
Students: 2,404

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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 public Associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Utah State University, Idaho State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Associate's 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 public Associate's 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 public Associate's Hospitality & Tourism universities in the USA

This page lists public Associate's 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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