by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for hospitality management, placing at #29 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 29 of 177 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools in Iowa | 1 of 2 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 10 |
The following degree levels are offered in hospitality management at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in hospitality management.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for hospitality management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Hospitality Management students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU earn a median of $47,358 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, hospitality management students accumulate a median of $20,998 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Find out more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of hospitality management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of hospitality management bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in hospitality management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
ISU granted 60 bachelor’s degrees in meeting and event planning in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
ISU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in hospitality administration/management, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Hospitality Management | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Hospitality Management | 6 |
