Develop Skills in Essential Areas of the Hospitality Industry

What Will I Learn?

The Hospitality Management  curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-levels of management positions in the hospitality industry.

Emphasis is given to the development of hospitality knowledge and skills in essential areas such as sanitation, customer service, marketing and management.

• View the AAS Degree in the College Catalog
• View the Diploma in the College Catalog
• View the Certificate in the College Catalog 

The certificate program is offered in person and 50% online.

What Will I Earn?

If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations in this field range from:

• $9.57 - $46.63 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $28.93 for food service managers
• $9.57 - $49.07 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $30.30 for lodging managers
• $14.31 - $28.63 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $20.23 for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors. 

Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2025.1

* 10-county region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the hospitality management program may accept positions as: sales representative, assistant restaurant manager, assistant food service director, dining room manager, training and development specialist or customer service representatives.