Top 10 Travel and Tourism Programs

With a travel and tourism degree, there are many different career paths you can take. Each travel and tourism course you take will help in your goal of becoming a travel agent, hotel manager, cruise ship event director, tour planner or other hospitality-related specialist. The following are considered to be the top 10 travel and tourism programs at colleges and universities in the United States:Johnson and Wales University: You can complete one of many four-year travel and tourism programs at campuses in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina or Rhode Island.
University of Central Florida: Complete a certificate, a bachelor's or master's degree in hospitality management, and while you're at it complete an internship at one of the many local theme parks, resorts or hotels.
University of Hawaii at Manoa: This island university offers a well-respected travel and tourism degree in four specializations. You will also be able to network and make connections with leaders in the travel and hospitality industry.
Brigham Young University, Hawaii: BYU's Hawaii campus ranks #4 in U.S. News' list of comprehensive colleges for bachelor's degrees, and it's in the perfect location for internships and networking.
University of New Hampshire: With a rich history, prime east coast location, small student body size and high educational standards, you'll be able to start your career path straight out of college.
San Diego State University: This CSU campus with a freshmen retention rate of 81 percent is located in a popular U.S. travel destination with many hotels, resorts, travel agencies and cruise ship companies.
University of Phoenix: This is one of the top online universities in the nation with numerous degree options including a BS in Business/Hospitality.
Penn Foster Career School: If you're looking to start working as a travel and tourism specialist or hotel/restaurant manager, a career diploma from this school will put you on the right path.
Walden University: This online university offers a BS in Business Admin-Management, MS in Leadership-General Management and Ph.D. in Mgmt that are ideal for the travel and tourism industry.
American InterContinental University: With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations Management or MBA from this career-focused university, you'll be well on your way to the job of your dreams.