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Travel & Hospitality Jobs
If you love working with people and enjoy a bit of adventure, the hospitality industry might be for you. From managing high-end hotels and restaurants to doing convention or wedding planning, a career in this industry makes every day different, and gives you the chance to make people happy on a regular basis.
You can get a foot in the door just by working at a hotel, restaurant or travel agency, but if you want to fast-track to where the good jobs are, you'll need the right career training. Now you can get it online without having to disrupt your life. On this page, we list the best hospitality careers you can train for online, from wedding planning to food service management. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we've ranked the jobs by average salary, total education required, and job growth. Choose your favorite, and click on 'Degree Required' on the right to get started on your new career!
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Total Education Time (overall time spent in school, not length of particular program)
2 yrs or less = certificate or associate's degree 3-4 yrs = bachelor's degree 5+ yrs = master's degree or PhD |
Average Annual Salary
$ = $19k - $34k $$ = $35k - $49k $$$ = $50k - $64k $$$$ = $65k - $77k $$$$$ = $78k and up |
Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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= Much faster than average
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| Career | Total Ed.Time | Salary Rank | Job Growth | Overall Ranking | Degree Required | |
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| 1. | Convention Planner | 2 years or less | $$ |  | 3.40 | BS, Hospitality Management |
| 2. | Wedding Planner | 2 years or less | $$ | | 3.30 | Certificate, Bridal Consulting |
| 3. | Food Service Manager | 2 years or less | $$ |  | 3.15 | Certificate, Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| 4. | Hotel Manager | 3-4 years | $$ | | 2.59 | BS, Hospitality Management |
| 5. | Travel Agent | 2 years or less | $$ |  | 2.25 | Certificate, Travel & Tourism |
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