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1 Best Tourism Management Master's Universities in the United States 2026

This ranks 3 Hospitality & Tourism master’s programmes in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing graduate study options in this subject before applying from abroad.

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

1 university · ranked best first

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Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Tourism Management?▾

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

How much does a Master's in Tourism 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 Tourism 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 Tourism Management at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Tourism Management at Master'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 master’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism is for applicants who already have undergraduate study and want more focused graduate-level training for work in management, planning, operations, or related roles. It suits people looking for a specialist step beyond a bachelor’s degree, rather than a first degree or a short diploma.

All 3 options are public institutions. Two are in Moorhead and Pennsylvania contexts that may matter for location decisions, while one is in a different setting; applicants choosing between them should weigh city or town life, study environment, and whether the programme fit matches their plans. Fees are published for none of these programmes in the facts provided.

Before applying, verify the tuition, admission requirements, programme length, start date, and delivery format for the specific master’s you want. Also confirm the exact campus location and any subject focus within Hospitality & Tourism, since those details are not supplied here.