A hospitality and recreation marketing operations degree prepares graduates for careers in Marketing managers, Market research analysts and marketing specialists. 8 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $59,631 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,122–$77,961). Where you study it matters: across 42 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $34,925 to $80,764.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $80,764 | $82,138 | $56,794 | $26,250 | A+ |
| 2 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $77,647 | $81,870 | $64,100 | $25,000 | B+ |
| 3 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $74,534 | $70,941 | $47,137 | $25,000 | A |
| 4 | Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | $70,727 | $67,317 | $42,717 | $19,905 | A+ |
| 5 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $69,156 | $60,899 | $38,438 | $26,500 | F |
| 6 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $67,066 | $68,186 | $43,414 | $20,625 | A |
| 7 | LIM College New York, NY | $66,968 | $63,740 | $35,708 | $24,429 | C+ |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $66,440 | $67,550 | $36,686 | $21,500 | B+ |
| 9 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $66,108 | $67,212 | $42,712 | $17,750 | A |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $62,392 | $57,387 | $44,823 | $19,500 | B |
| 11 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $62,009 | $63,045 | $35,299 | $20,950 | C+ |
| 12 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,955 | $64,136 | $37,643 | $19,500 | A |
| 13 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $61,884 | $65,249 | $46,695 | $25,500 | C+ |
| 14 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $61,066 | $62,105 | $29,078 | $26,950 | D |
| 15 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $61,055 | $65,155 | $36,625 | $25,000 | D |
| 16 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,284 | $54,854 | — | — | F |
| 17 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $58,794 | $59,776 | $33,040 | $22,014 | C+ |
| 18 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $57,815 | $58,798 | $40,407 | $25,750 | A |
| 19 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $57,513 | $60,641 | $29,203 | $26,125 | C+ |
| 20 | Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | $57,245 | $58,219 | $47,289 | $27,000 | A |
| 21 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $56,160 | $51,139 | $29,825 | $26,500 | B |
| 22 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,878 | $56,812 | $39,787 | $21,250 | C+ |
| 23 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $55,207 | $57,446 | $39,038 | $21,500 | D |
| 24 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $55,029 | $58,571 | — | — | C |
| 27 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | $53,539 | $52,730 | $27,168 | $26,982 | F |
| 26 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $53,539 | $57,455 | $27,168 | $26,982 | B |
| 25 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $53,539 | $52,730 | $27,168 | $26,982 | F |
| 28 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $53,007 | $46,520 | $30,701 | $26,345 | C+ |
| 29 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $51,725 | $52,605 | $27,467 | $26,000 | C |
| 30 | Berkeley College-New York New York, NY | $51,653 | $49,163 | $33,740 | $34,500 | D |
| 31 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $51,355 | $47,303 | $41,181 | $25,000 | C |
| 32 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $51,020 | $53,795 | $33,121 | $29,000 | C |
| 33 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,823 | $48,622 | $32,444 | $25,000 | C |
| 34 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $47,584 | $51,049 | $35,904 | $25,450 | C+ |
| 35 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $47,104 | $41,342 | $36,748 | $31,000 | F |
| 36 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $47,078 | $46,254 | $29,907 | $26,585 | B |
| 37 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $46,797 | $50,176 | $33,422 | $24,125 | C |
| 38 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $46,543 | $49,074 | $28,765 | $24,885 | C+ |
| 39 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $44,232 | $47,202 | — | — | F |
| 40 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $42,078 | $42,781 | $31,329 | — | D |
| 41 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $38,164 | $42,849 | $32,658 | $13,744 | C |
| 42 | Concord University Athens, WV | $34,925 | $41,318 | — | — | D |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in hospitality and recreation marketing operations.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | B |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA | 21 | C+ |
| 3 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | 19 | C+ |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | 3 | C+ |
| 5 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | 4 | C |
| 6 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake, IN | 3 | C |
| 7 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 1 | C |
| 8 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | 1 | C |
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Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations is a degree program offered at 8 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 53 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as marketing managers, market research analysts and marketing specialists.