Penn State hospitality management ranked 20th worldwide
The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject ranked Penn State 20th in the world for hospitality and leisure management.
Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods
Customers are more likely to order indulgent food options when interacting with a voice artificial intelligence rather than a human employee, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.
School of Hospitality Management
Mastering the Service Experience — Across an Exciting Array of Industries
The School of Hospitality Management, one of the longest-running hospitality programs in the nation, expands student knowledge through experiential learning and research to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
Above rankings reflect the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for hospitality and leisure management programs.
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Start your Undergraduate Journey
Explore this versatile degree designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a vast spectrum of far-reaching service-oriented careers.
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Explore our World-class Graduate Program
Discover the advanced degree programs that rigorously prepare top-tier professionals for a wide array of careers.
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Discover Hospitality Management Research
Discover Hospitality Management Research
Learn how SHM research delves deeper into the far-reaching impact of food decisions, real estate strategy, services research, food innovation, and more.
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Engage with Alumni
SHM alumni have infinite ways to connect with fellow alumni, share experiences and expertise with current students, and stay active with SHM throughout their professional career.
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Striving to become an upper-level or general manager, Ethan Schneider is pursuing his Master of Professional Studies of Hospitality Management at Penn State. Through a combination of online and in-person classwork offered by the master’s program, Schneider has been able to schedule courses around his full-time job at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia — something that has helped him go after his career and educational goals simultaneously.
