$732 Per credit*
Launch Thriving Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
Pursue an AAS in Hospitality to prepare for success at every stage of your professional journey. This program offers transformative learning grounded in real-world applications that directly impact global industries, communities, and the evolving hospitality sector. Gain the essential business skills required of today’s hospitality professionals, while developing a specialized focus in areas such as event planning, hotel management, culinary arts, and more.
With the diverse and dynamic nature of the hospitality industry, you'll graduate ready to transition into a variety of exciting careers, or continue your education, backed by a robust portfolio of hands-on experiences that will set you apart in a global workforce.
Launch Thriving Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
Tuition
# of Credits
60 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Online | Onsite | Hybrid
Fall | Spring | Summer
Full-time | Part-time
Maximum Transfer Credits
30 credits
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
10%
job growth in this degree area
$44,700
median associate’s salary
100%
of our grads employed or in school within 6 months
17,954
alumni of NYU SPS DAUS division
Why This Degree?
What You’ll Study
Real World Experiences
Your journey might begin in the classroom, but we ensure that you can learn through experience—rolling up your sleeves and taking your studies to the real world.
Applied Learning
Students learn critical skills in Accounting, Conference & Business Events, Human Resource Management, and Managing Food & Beverage Operations that are applied in a third-semester internship.
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Internships
Students in SPS have interned with the Union Square Hospitality Group, Blade, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Starr Restaurant Group, and more.
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Your Experience and Our Expertise
Build on your real-world experience with our industry-leading expertise. Our curriculum prepares you to lead in the hospitality and tourism industries, from live events, property management, or the food and beverage industry, you’ll stand out from your peers due to our engaged faculty and adaptable curriculum.
Learn More About How You'll LearnWhere You’ll Go
From SPS, a wide range of career paths are open to graduates.
Companies Hiring Degree Holders
- Marriott International
- Healthcare Services Group
- Aimbridge Hospitality
- Sodexo
- Hilton
- Compass Group
- New York City Tourism + Conventions
- Pyramid Hospitality Group
- Union Square Hospitality Group
- Airport Operations
- YMCA
- Life Time
- TravelCenters of America
- InterContinental Hotels Group
- Hudson Group
- Ritz-Carlton
- Randstad
- Westin
- Caesars Entertainment
- Hyatt
Degree Earners Work As
- Receptionists
- Front Desk Managers
- Food and Beverage Managers
- Restaurant General Managers
- Destination Sales
- Event Coordinators
- Health Concierges
- Concierges
- Guest Service Representatives
- Assistant Operations Managers
According to Lightcast data
Faculty
Our professors bring their honed skills, invaluable industry insights, and deep experience hospitality management to students in the classroom.
Being an immigrant from Finland, I will also share my experience and insights into the European cultures and management practices"
Being an immigrant from Finland, I will also share my experience and insights into the European cultures and management practices"
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with an Associate of Hospitality degree?
The benefits of earning an AAS in Hospitality are many! Students can enter many areas of the hospitality, tourism and service industries such as, Hotel and Resort Management, Talent and Human Resources Management, Food and Restaurant Management, Events and Production Management, and more.
Is an associate degree affordable?
NYU SPS offers special pricing for its associate degrees that make them more affordable. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify and seamless credit transfer can help you to earn your degree faster, thereby reducing costs further. If you are eligible for PELL or NY State TAP your associate degree may be tuition-free.
Is a hospitality education worth it?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is projected that the US economy will add 8.3 million jobs in the next decade in the leisure and hospitality sector. With a personalized learning experience, and world-class industry partnerships, you can be ahead of the curve.
What are the admissions requirements for an AAS in Hospitality?
GED or High School Diploma: Identifying what level of education you have completed to date will assist us in better understanding your academic accomplishments as we help you to plan your future.
Recommendations: For DAUS associate degree programs, at least one letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source is suggested.
Four Short Essay Questions: Tell us what makes you the right fit for our learning community, and how you sense you will benefit from your chosen program of study. Be sure to answer the prompts given in the online application form. Each answer should be a minimum of 250 words.
How do I qualify for Guaranteed Admission?
To qualify for guaranteed admission, AAS in Hospitality degree candidates must have maintained a 2.8 GPA in high school and meet one of the following criteria:
NYC public school graduate
United States active service member or veteran
What is the difference between an AA and an AAS degree?
An associate of arts (AA) focuses on a liberal arts-based general education, while an associate of applied science (AAS) hones in on business, science and specific industry skills.
What type of degree is an AAS?
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is a kind of associate degree that focuses on practical, career-oriented business and technical skills needed on the job market. The NYU SPS AAS in Hospitality is an applied hospitality program that provides you with requisite skills to enter entry-level hospitality positions and can be used to continue your studies in a bachelor's degree program.
