Hotel and Hospitality Management Degree

The hotel and hospitality management program at Central Wyoming College prepares students for a career in lodging, resort, restaurant, casino, or resort management, as well as a cruise director, concierge, or travel agent. The program focuses on managing operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Program courses include: hospitality industry principles, hotel facilities design and planning, industry law, personnel management and labor relations, marketing and sales, convention and event management, and front desk operations. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer hotel and hospitality management degrees.

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Central Wyoming College (CWC)

125 College Drive, Casper, WY

Central Wyoming College in Riverton Wyoming is a two-year community college that was founded in 1966. Riverton itself is considered the biggest city in the county of Freemont and is home to approximately 11,000 residents.

The college not only hosts cultural exhibits and concerts, it is also the home base for PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service) in the state. Students who attend the college can pursue their studies as well as enjoy such leisure activities as hiking, cultural entertainment, and theater events. Students who hike are close to such natural areas as the Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone.

If you’re interested in obtaining training that will lead to employment soon after graduation, then you can find what you’re seeking in some of the following programs offered at the college:

• Pre-engineering studies
• Agribusiness
• Theater
• Music and
• Photography

Wyoming residents can also receive discounted tuition. Currently, students who live in-state pay around $2,200 annually while out-of-state students pay almost $4,900 per year. The student body is comprised of just over 2,100 students and the retention rate for the school is around 52%. You can obtain further information about the school’s programs by contacting the college at 800-735-8418.

Students Enrolled in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Wyoming College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Lodging Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lodging managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).