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Hospitality management programs in California

17 hospitality management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

15 schools offer these hospitality management programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Lodging managers make sure guests have a pleasant stay and that a hotel or other lodging runs well. Some start with a high school diploma and several years of hotel work; an associate degree or certificate in hotel, restaurant or hospitality management can qualify you at smaller properties.1

In California, 7 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are hospitality and hotel management certificate or course (8 programs), restaurant and food service management certificate or course (5 programs), hospitality management (associate degree, 2 programs) and hotel and guest services job course (2 programs).

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How much do hospitality management programs cost in California?

$782 to $2,422 is what most hospitality management programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $483 to $13,400

In the typical program

Finished the program
88%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
17 to 54 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer hospitality management programs. How these figures are made

Are there free hospitality management programs in California?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 hospitality management programs in California approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Management AS Degree

    College Of The Desert

    Palm Desert

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of The Desert, Palm DesertHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,036
    Program website, Hospitality Management AS Degree at College Of The Desert
    More details about Hospitality Management AS Degree at College Of The Desert
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    4%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $78
    Students counted
    8,692
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,036
    Program website, Hospitality Management AS Degree at College Of The Desert

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement

    Napa Valley College

    Napa

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Napa Valley College, NapaHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$782
    School website, Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    More details about Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $594
    Students counted
    216
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $782
    School website, Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts Management Certificate of Achievement

    Mendocino College

    Ukiah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mendocino College, UkiahRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,273
    Program website, Culinary Arts Management Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
    More details about Culinary Arts Management Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $882
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,273
    Program website, Culinary Arts Management Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certificate of Achievement, Hospitality Management

    College of Marin

    Based in Greenbrae, CA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    College of Marin, based in Greenbrae, CAHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$782
    Program website, Certificate of Achievement, Hospitality Management at College of Marin
    More details about Certificate of Achievement, Hospitality Management at College of Marin
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $658
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $782
    Program website, Certificate of Achievement, Hospitality Management at College of Marin

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Introduction to Hospitality

    West Hills College Lemoore

    Lemoore

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$74,500
    Price if you pay yourself$782
    Program website, Introduction to Hospitality at West Hills College Lemoore
    More details about Introduction to Hospitality at West Hills College Lemoore
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,616
    Length
    9 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $74,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $782
    Program website, Introduction to Hospitality at West Hills College Lemoore

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Advanced Hospitality Management

    West Hills College Lemoore

    Lemoore

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$966
    Program website, Advanced Hospitality Management at West Hills College Lemoore
    More details about Advanced Hospitality Management at West Hills College Lemoore
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $966
    Program website, Advanced Hospitality Management at West Hills College Lemoore

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Management Online

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$86,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Hotel Management Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    More details about Hotel Management Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,626
    Length
    26 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $86,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, Hotel Management Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Management Certificate of Completion

    Madera Community College

    Madera

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madera Community College, MaderaHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$483
    More details about Hospitality Management Certificate of Completion at Madera Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $483

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management

    Contra Costa College

    San Pablo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Contra Costa College, San PabloRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$782
    School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management at Contra Costa College
    More details about Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management at Contra Costa College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $694
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $782
    School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management at Contra Costa College

  • Hotel and guest services job courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hotel Housekeeping Training

    Self Help for the Elderly

    San Francisco

    No diploma needed

    Self Help for the Elderly, San FranciscoHotel and guest services job courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    More details about Hotel Housekeeping Training at Self Help for the Elderly
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CULN: Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,564
    Program website, CULN: Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    More details about CULN: Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,294
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,564
    Program website, CULN: Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Food Service Management

    Fresno City College

    Fresno

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fresno City College, FresnoRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,075
    Program website, Food Service Management at Fresno City College
    More details about Food Service Management at Fresno City College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,663
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,075
    Program website, Food Service Management at Fresno City College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management, Certificate of Achievement

    Laney College

    Oakland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laney College, OaklandRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,217
    Program website, Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
    More details about Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,688
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,217
    Program website, Culinary Arts: Restaurant Management, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College

  • Hotel and guest services job courseIn personNo diploma needed

    HTA Room Attendant Apprenticeship Program

    Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC

    Los Angeles

    No diploma needed

    Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC, Los AngelesHotel and guest services job courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    More details about HTA Room Attendant Apprenticeship Program at Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) JATC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CULN: Hospitality Studies- Restaurant Management AS degree

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies- Restaurant Management AS degree at Diablo Valley College
    More details about CULN: Hospitality Studies- Restaurant Management AS degree at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,162
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,600
    Program website, CULN: Hospitality Studies- Restaurant Management AS degree at Diablo Valley College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personEducation and courses

    Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management

    SF State, College of Professional & Global Education

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, San FranciscoHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,400
    Program website, Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
    More details about Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,400
    Program website, Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Management Apprenticeship

    Columbia College

    Sonora

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbia College, SonoraHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Hospitality Management Apprenticeship at Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for hospitality management programs in California

WIOA funding can pay for hospitality management programs in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for hospitality management programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for hospitality management programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Hospitality management programs in California

programs with a price cost under $1,000
6 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
2nd of 20
hospitality management programs here, against the typical state's 6
17 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the hospitality management programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Hospitality management programs in San Francisco, Hanford, Fresno and other California cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 2 online.

Other training in California

How hospitality management programs compare with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in California

Where the California hospitality management program numbers come from

Which California hospitality management programs are on this list?

These are the hospitality management programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California hospitality management programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about hospitality management programs in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List