Profile of Accredited Program

Department of Consumer Sciences – Hospitality Management Program
South Dakota State University
Box 2275A / Wagner Hall 233
Brookings, SD 57007-0295

Degrees Awarded:

  • BS Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

Program Student Profile

Program Enrollment – Major3 Years Ago 2018-20192 Years Ago
2019-2020
1 Year Ago
2020-2021
Number of Students574239
Number of Graduates25178
Student/Faculty Ratio17.4:113.7:112.3:1
Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs)71.4%100%50%
% Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation 88%94.12%75%
% Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation 0%0%25%
Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate88%94.12%100%