LODGING Ranks Top 30 U.S. Hospitality Programs
LODGING Magazine releases its roster of 30 leading American university hospitality programs across the country.
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LODGING Magazine has published its list of the top 30 hospitality management programs across the United States. The collection highlights leading institutions including Auburn University, Cornell University, and UNLV.
The short version
- 30 hospitality programs earned recognition across the United States from LODGING Magazine.
- Auburn University combines BS, MS, and PhD curricula with the Laurel Hotel & Spa and Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.
- Florida features five separate universities on the published roster, more than any other state.
LODGING Magazine published its guide to the top 30 hospitality management programs in the United States, spotlighting academic institutions that supply talent across hotel operations, real estate, and food service [1]. The national roster covers major institutions from Auburn University and Cornell University to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, highlighting degrees and educational resources [1].
Which Institutions Made LODGING's Top 30 List?
LODGING Magazine assembled a 30-school index representing traditional hotel colleges, state flagships, and metropolitan universities across the nation [1]. According to LODGING Magazine, the full roster features schools in nearly every geographic market, providing undergraduate and advanced pipeline talent to lodging employers [1].
| Rank / Order | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 2 | Arizona State University | Phoenix, AZ |
| 3 | Boston University | Boston, MA |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University, Pomona | Pomona, CA |
| 5 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| 6 | Fairleigh Dickinson University | Madison & Teaneck, NJ |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 8 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 9 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 10 | George Washington University | Washington, DC |
| 11 | Georgetown University | Washington, DC |
| 12 | Howard University | Washington, DC |
| 13 | Johnson & Wales University (JWU) | Charlotte, NC & Providence, RI |
| 14 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| 15 | New York University | New York, NY |
| 16 | Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA |
| 17 | Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN |
| 18 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| 19 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 20 | Texas A&M University | College Station, TX |
| 21 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 22 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 23 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 24 | University of Houston | Houston, TX |
| 25 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA |
| 26 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
| 27 | University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC |
| 28 | University of South Florida | Tampa, FL |
| 29 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 30 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
What Distinct Features Does Auburn University Offer?
Auburn University pairs degree tracks with commercial hospitality assets on its campus [1]. According to LODGING Magazine, Auburn's program operates within humsci.auburn.edu/hosp and delivers undergraduate credentials through a Bachelor of Science (BS) as well as graduate education leading to Master of Science (MS) and PhD awards [1].
As reported by LODGING Magazine, the program builds its curriculum around Luxury Hospitality and Foodservice Management [1]. Student instruction takes place inside working commercial facilities, specifically the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center alongside the Laurel Hotel & Spa [1].
Which States Have the Highest Density of Listed Programs?
Florida claims five separate entries on the list, giving it the largest cluster of recognized programs of any single state [1]. The Sunshine State institutions include Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida International University in Miami, Florida State University in Tallahassee, the University of Central Florida in Orlando, and the University of Florida in Gainesville [1].
The Mid-Atlantic region also shows heavy concentration [1]. Washington, DC hosts three featured institutions: George Washington University, Georgetown University, and Howard University [1].
Where Are Multi-Campus Programs Located?
Two institutions on LODGING's list maintain multi-campus footprints to deliver their hospitality curricula [1]. Fairleigh Dickinson University operates out of campuses in Madison and Teaneck, New Jersey [1]. Johnson & Wales University delivers its coursework across two regional campuses based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Providence, Rhode Island [1].
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Frequently asked
+How many hospitality programs are named in LODGING Magazine's list?
LODGING Magazine features exactly 30 leading university hospitality programs across the United States.
+What degrees does Auburn University's hospitality program provide?
Auburn University provides undergraduate training through a Bachelor of Science (BS) and graduate training via Master of Science (MS) and PhD degrees.
+What core niches are highlighted for Auburn University?
Auburn focuses on Luxury Hospitality and Foodservice Management as its core educational pillars.
+What on-campus learning facilities does Auburn University feature?
Auburn integrates the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center and the Laurel Hotel & Spa directly into its curriculum.
+Which state has the most institutions on the list?
Florida leads with five institutions: Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Florida State, University of Central Florida, and University of Florida.
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