**Best 15 Hotel and Restaurant Management Degree Programs in 2021**

April 14, 2021 | Staff Writers

RankSchoolLocationThe hospitality management program at Penn State provides students with a well-rounded education, focusing on leadership, business, and communication. Graduates of the program dont just know how to run a restaurant or a hotel they know how to make their business excel. Students in the program have the option of minoring in entrepreneurship and innovation, setting themselves up to be leaders in the industry.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $18,454 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $35,984 per year **Accreditation:** Middle States Commission on Higher Education Cornell Universitys School of Hotel Administration, under the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, offers students a well-rounded education that emphasizes both the management and business aspects of the hospitality industry. Each freshman class in the hotel administration program has 160 students or fewer, allowing students to form long-lasting connections with their classmates that provide networking opportunities in the future.

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**Tuition:** $58,586 (2020-2021) **Accreditation:** Middle States Commission on Higher Education Students who enroll in Michigan States hospitality business program gain real-world experience through two required internships and participate in three major hospitality events each year. Graduates emerge from MSU ready to take on roles as club managers, hotel general managers, financial analysts, sales directors, and more.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $14,524 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $39,830 per year **Accreditation:** Higher Learning Commission At Washington State Universitys School of Hospitality Business Management, students who choose to earn a bachelor of arts in hospitality business management emerge prepared to become leaders in their chosen industry. Throughout their education, students are required to work at least 1,000 hours in the hospitality industry, allowing them to become well-versed in the industry secrets of restaurants and hotels.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $10,760 **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $25,702 **Accreditation:** Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities At U of Hs Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, 92% of students have job offers upon graduation. While culinary experience is not a requirement for admission to the program, many students come to U of H before or after going through culinary school to learn more about the business side of the industry.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $5,824.16 per semester **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $13,459.16 per semester **Accreditation:** Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges In the Las Vegas area, there is no shortage of hotel, restaurant, and casino businesses in which students can gain the experience they need to graduate ready to take on the world of hospitality. In the bachelor of science in hospitality management program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, students make up 22 credits of the program through electives, allowing each student to tailor the program to meet their needs.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $8,604 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $24,258 per year **Accreditation:** Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Orlando, Florida is the top tourist destination in the country. Students at UCFs Rosen College of Hospitality Management have myriad opportunities to experience different facets of the hospitality industry. World-class faculty provide students with an education based on their real-life experiences in the hospitality field and work to ensure that graduates are fully ready to take on leadership positions within their chosen sector of the hospitality industry.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $6,379 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $22,478 per year **Accreditation:** Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges **School Overview**

**Tuition:** $17,956 per semester **Accreditation:** Middle States Commission on Higher Education NYUs bachelor of science in hotel and tourism management doesnt just connect students with world-class faculty the program also allows students to enjoy gaining experience in one of the most cutting edge culinary meccas in the world. Guest speakers, industry events, and frequent visits to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality service businesses allow students to explore many facets of the hospitality industry.

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**Tuition:** $26,410 per semester **Accreditation:** Middle States Commission on Higher Education The University of Delawares Hospitality Business Management students learn to deliver superior experiences and services through both the classroom and experience driven living at the award winning Vita Nova fine-dining restaurant and the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Whether you manage a hotel, food and beverage operation or country club; own a restaurant or plan weddings and conferences; social media/marketing; or focused on real estate/property management, you will be well equipped for a rewarding career.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $6,365 **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $17,080 **Accreditation:** Middle States Commission on Higher Education At GSUs Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration, students graduate from the program prepared to become leaders in the industry. All faculty members have real-world hospitality experience and pass on the hard-learned lessons from their time in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses to their students.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $298.27 per credit **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $932.87 per credit **Accreditation:** Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Hospitality and tourism management students get to benefit from OSUs on-campus learning labs, providing a hands-on learning experience with the same problems theyll face in the real world. 94% of graduating seniors enrolled in graduate schools, had job offers or became employed within three months after graduation. Student-led events and study abroad opportunities make OSUs hotel and tourism management program a great option for students who are ready to see all that the world of hospitality and tourism has to offer.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $13,280 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $28,800 per year **Accreditation:** Higher Learning Commission The hospitality and tourism management undergraduate major at Purdue provides students with both the classroom education and hands-on experience that they need to emerge ready to take on the sometimes-stressful challenges of the hospitality industry. Faculty with real-world experience lend lessons learned during their time in the industry to students in their classrooms. Students are required to take part in at least two paid internships, providing them with the experience they need to take on a leadership role after they graduate.

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**Tuition (In-State):** $9,992 per year **Tuition (Out-of-State):** $28,794 per year **Accreditation:** Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools BestValueSchools.org is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.