Hospitality Management

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Hospitality Management?

Hospitality Management blends business principles, biological and social sciences. These studies will prepare you for a career in the hospitality industry. Classes will teach you basic marketing and business skills, and how to analyze employee performance. You'll study how to plan, produce, and serve meals in a safe and efficient manner. You’ll also learn how to manage institutional, commercial catering and fine-dining facilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through real-world experience at our own Bevier Café and Spice Box.

Career Options

Catering
Event planning
Food service
Restaurant management

Post-Graduation Success¹

92% employed or continuing education

30% employed after graduation

62% attending graduate school

$76,910 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: PepsiCo (4), Prinova (2), Profile Food Ingredients (2) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Rush University, Cornell University View All

Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Strong science and math coursework and performance
Calculus and Chemistry preferred (if available at high school)
Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

3.9 years to degree

94% first-year retention rate

72% four-year graduation rate

82% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $15,838
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $40,578

Non-Resident

Tuition: $38,514
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $63,594

International

Tuition: $39,556
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $64,636

Related Majors

Dietetics and Nutrition - ACES

Food Science - ACES

Nutrition and Health - ACES

Recreation, Sport and Tourism - AHS

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.