by our College Data Analytics Team
[Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/hotel-motel-and-restaurant-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value hotel, motel, and restaurant management schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the hotel, motel, and restaurant management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Schenectady County Community College, our #1 best value for hotel, motel, and restaurant management in New York. Schenectady County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Schenectady. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,190, with out-of-state students paying around $8,974. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,902.
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value hotel, motel, and restaurant management schools. Set in the rural area of Delhi, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,772, while out-of-state students pay about $12,762. Typical student debt for hotel, motel, and restaurant management graduates is $23,280. Soon after graduation, hotel, motel, and restaurant management degree recipients from Suny College Of Technology At Delhi generally make around $27,450. That is a strong return on a $23,280 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Niagara University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value hotel, motel, and restaurant management schools. Set in the suburb of Niagara University, Niagara University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,345 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for hotel, motel, and restaurant management graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, hotel, motel, and restaurant management degree recipients from Niagara University generally make around $31,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.