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Study hospitality and tourism in the United States

Universities and colleges in the United States recorded as teaching hospitality and tourism, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Hotel management, tourism, culinary arts, events

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From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

Subjects we can show you in the United States

Business and management 2,189Computing and software 1,929Engineering 1,616Medicine and health 2,170Nursing and midwifery 1,671Law 731Social sciences 2,326Psychology 1,461Education and teaching 1,802Natural sciences 1,570Mathematics and statistics 1,268Economics and finance 1,807Art and design 1,753Music and performing arts 1,359Media and journalism 1,507Architecture and built environment 311Agriculture and environment 1,343Hospitality and tourism 608Languages and literature 1,471Sport and exercise science 1,167
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

608 institutions recorded as teaching this in the United States.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

California State University, Monterey Bay

University · Seaside, CA
Bachelor's

California State University, Monterey Bay is a safe, close-knit residential campus located in the heart of California.

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ECPI University

University · Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelor's · Short courses
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Sullivan University

University · Louisville, KY
Bachelor's · Short courses
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Keiser University

University · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Short courses
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Boston University

University · Boston, MA
Bachelor's · Doctorate
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Studying in the United States at a glance

Tuition a year
USD 20,000 to USD 45,000
Living costs a month
USD 1,100 to USD 3,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 30,200
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for hospitality and tourism can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study hospitality and tourism in the United States?

Tuition for international students runs from USD 20,000 to USD 45,000 a year, and living costs from USD 1,100 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 30,200. Fees for hospitality and tourism can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in the United States?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in the United States after I graduate?

Yes: Optional Practical Training (OPT) gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study hospitality and tourism, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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