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Hospitality Degree Programs

Build a career in a versatile industry

Discover your Future in the Service Industry

The hospitality industry is much more than the workers at the front desk of a hotel. It is an exciting, diverse industry. Travel. Tourism. Lodging. Hotel management and administration. Every area of the hospitality industry offers specific and engaging career opportunities. Trained professionals are needed to help keep it thriving. From event management to human resources and marketing, a college education from Bryant & Stratton College can help you get there.

At Bryant & Stratton College, we offer the kind of academic programs that turn your classroom studies into actionable, relevant career skills. They will lay the framework you need to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. Our degree programs offer hospitality courses that prepare graduates for careers working at hotels, catering companies, cruise ships, casinos, and sporting venues; in travel and tourism; and in many other areas. The hospitality field is a diverse and growing industry. Find out how one of our hospitality degrees can help get your foot in the door. Not all hospitality degree programs are offered each semester or at all Bryant & Stratton College locations.

Find the Hospitality Program for You

Bryant & Stratton College is here to help. Let our programs—from associate degrees in restaurant and hotel management to our hospitality assistant diploma—help you get the practical skills you need to start building your career in the travel and tourism industry.

An Evolved Higher Education Experience

Bryant & Stratton College has been providing students with a strong, career-focused education for 170 years. With our career-focused degree programs and personalized support, you’ll graduate prepared to confidently pursue your career goals and make an immediate impact in your chosen field.

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Non-Profit and Accredited

Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org

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45+ Degree Options

B&SC offers a wide range of degree options for high-demand careers in clinical and non-clinical healthcare, business, early childhood education, human & legal services, design, hospitality, and technology.

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Flexible Class Options

We understand that everyone’s schedule and lifestyle are different. We offer on-campus, live remote, and 100% online class options — choose what works best for you.

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Personalized Support

Your success is our success. Our team of financial aid experts, faculty, academic advisors, and career services professionals are fully committed to helping you succeed every step of the way.

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Stackable Career Pathways

Many of our programs are “stackable”, allowing you to start with a certificate or diploma and then build on those credentials towards an associate or bachelor’s degree.

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Vibrant Community

At B&SC, you’ll find a diverse and supportive community of students all striving for a more promising future. You’ll have a multitude of opportunities to engage with your fellow classmates and build lifelong friendships.

Hospitality Degree Details

Looking to enter the hospitality industry? There are many paths you can take, but one of the best ways to start your career is with a degree from Bryant & Stratton College. We offer a variety of hospitality degrees that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this growing field. Find the program for you below!

Hospitality Management Associate Degrees

Our hospitality management associate degree programs will prepare you to pursue a variety of career paths in the hospitality industry, including management, sales, marketing, and event planning. They will provide you with experience in hotel operations, food and beverage management, event planning, and more. In addition to the program, you can gain hands-on experience through internships and externships with local hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Choose your program below based on your location – the covered coursework is the same!

Diploma: Hospitality Assistant

The Hospitality Assistant Diploma is a 1-year* hospitality degree that includes coursework in customer service, food and beverage management, housekeeping, and event planning. The program will teach you the core concepts of hotel operations and how to utilize the technology and resources to support industry standards. You’ll learn about managing staff, budgeting, marketing, and more. Upon graduation from the program, you will be prepared to become a hotel desk clerk, part of an event staff, or a travel clerk.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to excel and advance in a service-oriented industry, a hospitality degree is a good way to go. The business and management skills you can gain with the right degree program can help you pursue leadership roles in the hotel and tourism industry, food service, entertainment and leisure, event planning and more.

A hospitality degree offers the business training and service insights you need to advance your career in one of the hospitality industries, from tourism and guest relations to food service and event planning. The right program can help you make your mark on a cruise ship, casino, sports arena, destination vacation spot and more.

If you like helping others make the most of their entertainment, travel, tourism and dining dollars, then it’s absolutely worth it. The right hospitality degree, such as those offered at Bryant & Stratton College, can help you manage hotels, run restaurants, plan destination weddings and so much more.

That depends on the education you seek to achieve. A relevant diploma program can be completed in a few semesters, getting your foot into a position of responsibility in your chosen service industry that much quicker. At two years, an associate degree could help prepare you for leadership roles, from team leads to front-office managers.

First, find the program you want to pursue – hospitality management, food service and lodging are just a few of the industry-specific options available. Then, make sure the school you are looking at is accredited, this lets you know it’s a quality program with valuable, skill-building opportunities. Then, apply for admission, enroll in classes, make the grades and graduate.

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Take the Next Step

Online, on-campus, and remote learning options to earn a degree on your schedule.

Start Your Free Application

No application fee, because applying to college should be easy and free.

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