Study Tourism in the United States: 88 Programmes at 50 Universities

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Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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Nature Based Tourism

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Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism

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Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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Study Tourism in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 50 universities and colleges offer 88 Tourism programmes: 11 Bachelor, 14 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Phoenix, Honolulu, Burlington and Fort Collins. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Vermont, Atlantic International University and Arizona State University.

Degrees in Tourism

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Tourism builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Tourism, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Tourism programmes?

The directory lists 88 Tourism programmes at 50 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Phoenix, Honolulu and Burlington.

How long does it take to study Tourism?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Tourism programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Vermont, Atlantic International University, Arizona State University, Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus and Colorado State University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.