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Earnings Potential
New graduates make an average salary of $25,000 - $35,000 a year. Some hotel managers can make a salary of $60,000 - $100,000 a year depending on the location of the hotel, and managerial experience.
Tourism and Hospitality Facts at a Glance
- The tourism & hospitality industry caters to people who love to travel and conduct business in a comfortable area.
- There are five types of hotels - commercial, resort, residential, casino, and extended stay.
- Most hotels offer a living room or a sitting room so business travelers can conduct meetings without renting other rooms.
Summary of what this degrees entails
The minimum degree you can receive in this concentration is an associate's degree. You can also be certified in specific areas of concentration. Some of the courses you are required to take include Introduction to Hospitality Management, Sanitation and Safety Management, Supervision and Personnel Management, Introduction to Customer Service, and Dining Room Management.
Tourism & Hospitality Degrees
Some of the degrees you can obtain include:
- A.A.S. in Travel and Tourism
- B.A. in Tourism & Hospitality
- B.A. in Business Administration/ Hospitality Management
- B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
- M.A. in Hospitality Management (Tourism)
Specific career openings in this field
There are many job opportunities available for people who have an interest in a Tourism & Hospitality Degree. You can have a career in hotel management, hospitality management, food service, travel & tourism, and tourism management.
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