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CIP 52.1910 Business

Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

44

2025 · 4 schools

International share

9.1%

4 international students

Bachelor's degrees

44

9.1% international

Overview

Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations is a dynamic field that combines the principles of marketing with the unique needs of the hospitality and recreation industries. This program prepares students to understand consumer behavior, develop marketing strategies, and implement promotional campaigns tailored specifically for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

Students in this program will learn about various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing, branding, market research, and public relations, all within the context of hospitality and recreation. They will explore how to create memorable guest experiences, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive business growth through effective marketing practices.

The curriculum often includes courses on revenue management, event planning, tourism marketing, and service excellence, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of how marketing strategies can impact the success of hospitality and recreation businesses. Additionally, practical experiences such as internships and projects with industry partners are typically integrated into the program, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities.

Graduates of Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations can pursue a variety of career paths, including marketing manager, event coordinator, sales director, or social media strategist for hospitality and recreation organizations. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, professionals with expertise in marketing operations are increasingly in demand, making this field both rewarding and full of opportunities for career advancement.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates fell 78% and the international share went from 1.5% to 9.1%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
68.2%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
9.1%
Other
2.3%
Intl.
9.1%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 4 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#137 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Pennsylvania 26 1
#317 Ferris State University Michigan 15 3
— Oklahoma Wesleyan University Oklahoma 1 0
— Davis & Elkins College West Virginia 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 899,580 $43.03 $89,490
Marketing Managers 395,240 $85.47 $177,770

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.