Resort Management
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, and market comprehensive vacation facilities and services and related products. Includes instruction in hospitality administration, hotel/motel management, restaurant and food services management, facilities planning, leisure studies, recreation administration, marketing, recreation equipment and grounds operations and maintenance, business finance, insurance and taxation, event management and guest services, personnel management, travel and logistics management, safety and health services, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific vacation types and locations.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 115
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, and market comprehensive vacation facilities and services and related products. Includes instruction in hospitality administration, hotel/motel management, restaurant and food services management, facilities planning, leisure studies, recreation administration, marketing, recreation equipment and grounds operations and maintenance, business finance, insurance and taxation, event management and guest services, personnel management, travel and logistics management, safety and health services, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific vacation types and locations.
Examples of specialized tracks: Spa Management, Resort and Attraction Management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging managers | $68k | +3.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling | $77k | +7.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$43k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Resort Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | Huron, OH | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Lemoore College | Lemoore, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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542 completions/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
427 completions/yr
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391 completions/yr
Restaurant/Food Services Management
382 completions/yr
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
139 completions/yr
Casino Management
15 completions/yr
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