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8 Best Hospitality Management Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

23 universities offer Hospitality & Tourism bachelor’s degrees in the United States for 2026. This ranking is for applicants choosing an undergraduate path into hospitality, travel, and tourism study.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UP University of the Pacific logo

University of the Pacific

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UA The University of Alabama logo

The University of Alabama

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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FL Fort Lewis College logo

Fort Lewis College

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Hospitality Management?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, California State University, Fullerton, University of New Haven. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Hospitality Management cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Hospitality Management abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Hospitality Management at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Hospitality Management at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism suits applicants who want an undergraduate route into the sector rather than a shorter diploma or a graduate-level master’s. It is the right choice for someone deciding on a first degree and comparing universities with different programme setups.

The institutions in this ranking are public universities, and they vary in setting and scale. Some are based in larger cities, while others are in smaller towns, so day-to-day living costs and student experience may differ; fees are only published for some programmes, so applicants should compare the published cost where available and ask the university where it is missing.

Before applying, verify the exact tuition, entry requirements, application deadline, and programme format for the bachelor’s degree you want. You should also confirm whether the course is available at the campus you prefer and whether any additional costs, such as mandatory fees, apply.