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Hospitality management programs in Washington

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

10 schools offer these hospitality management programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 7 of these 17 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

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 Washington, 7 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are hospitality and hotel management certificate or course (7 programs), hospitality management (associate degree, 4 programs), restaurant and food service management certificate or course (4 programs), event planning certificate or course (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 17 programs

How much do hospitality management programs cost in Washington?

$2,350 to $9,761 is what most hospitality management programs in Washington cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $310 to $13,255

In the typical program

Finished the program
50%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
15 to 60 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 Washington may also offer hospitality management programs. How these figures are made

Are there free hospitality management programs in Washington?

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

All 17 hospitality management programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality & Tourism Management

    Walla Walla Community College

    Walla Walla

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Walla Walla Community College, Walla WallaHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,453

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management at Walla Walla Community College
    More details about Hospitality & Tourism Management at Walla Walla Community College
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,437
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    63
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,453
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management at Walla Walla Community College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations)

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Highline College, Des MoinesHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations) at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations) at Highline College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotel & Resort Operations) at Highline College

  • Event planning certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality & Tourism Management (Event Planning Operations)

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Highline College, Des MoinesEvent planning certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management (Event Planning Operations) at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality & Tourism Management (Event Planning Operations) at Highline College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management (Event Planning Operations) at Highline College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Highline College, Des MoinesHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality and Tourism Management at Highline College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management at Highline College

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

    Food & Wine Pairing

    South Seattle College

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Seattle College, SeattleRestaurant 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$11,290
    Program website, Food & Wine Pairing at South Seattle College
    More details about Food & Wine Pairing at South Seattle College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,290
    Program website, Food & Wine Pairing at South Seattle College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    ServSucess - Certified Restaurant Professional

    National Restaurant Association

    Olympia

    No diploma needed

    National Restaurant Association, OlympiaRestaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$310
    Program website, ServSucess - Certified Restaurant Professional at National Restaurant Association
    More details about ServSucess - Certified Restaurant Professional at National Restaurant Association
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $118
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $310
    Program website, ServSucess - Certified Restaurant Professional at National Restaurant Association

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality

    Columbia Basin College

    Pasco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,291
    Program website, Hospitality at Columbia Basin College
    More details about Hospitality at Columbia Basin College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,291
    Program website, Hospitality at Columbia Basin College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Hospitality and Tourism Management (Applied Sustainability)

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Highline College, Des MoinesHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management (Applied Sustainability) at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality and Tourism Management (Applied Sustainability) at Highline College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management (Applied Sustainability) at Highline College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality and Tourism Management Food & Beverage Operations

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Highline College, Des MoinesRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management Food & Beverage Operations at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality and Tourism Management Food & Beverage Operations at Highline College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Management Food & Beverage Operations at Highline College

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

    Hospitality and Tourism Specialist

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des MoinesHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Specialist at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality and Tourism Specialist at Highline College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,350
    Program website, Hospitality and Tourism Specialist at Highline College

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Hospitality & Tourism Management (Certified Coffee Professional

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Highline College, Des MoinesRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,700
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management (Certified Coffee Professional at Highline College
    More details about Hospitality & Tourism Management (Certified Coffee Professional at Highline College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    25 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,700
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Management (Certified Coffee Professional at Highline College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

    Spokane Community College

    Spokane

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Spokane Community College, SpokaneHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,848
    Program website, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management at Spokane Community College
    More details about Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management at Spokane Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,848
    Program website, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management at Spokane Community College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality & Tourism Business Management

    Whatcom Community College

    Bellingham

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Whatcom Community College, BellinghamHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,082
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Business Management at Whatcom Community College
    More details about Hospitality & Tourism Business Management at Whatcom Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,275
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,082
    Program website, Hospitality & Tourism Business Management at Whatcom Community College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Event Planning

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,686
    Program website, Event Planning at Edmonds College
    More details about Event Planning at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,686
    Program website, Event Planning at Edmonds College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality & Ecotourism

    Grays Harbor College

    Aberdeen

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grays Harbor College, AberdeenHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,707
    Program website, Hospitality & Ecotourism at Grays Harbor College
    More details about Hospitality & Ecotourism at Grays Harbor College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,707
    Program website, Hospitality & Ecotourism at Grays Harbor College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality - Hospitality & Ecotoursim

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,255
    Program website, Hospitality - Hospitality & Ecotoursim at Peninsula College
    More details about Hospitality - Hospitality & Ecotoursim at Peninsula College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,255
    Program website, Hospitality - Hospitality & Ecotoursim at Peninsula College

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Guest Service Gold - Tourism

    National Restaurant Association

    Olympia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Restaurant Association, OlympiaHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Guest Service Gold - Tourism at National Restaurant Association
    More details about Guest Service Gold - Tourism at National Restaurant Association
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Guest Service Gold - Tourism at National Restaurant Association

How to pay for hospitality management programs in Washington

WIOA funding can pay for hospitality management programs in Washington

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 Washington

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
12th 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 Seattle, Olympia, Walla Walla and other Washington cities

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

Other training in Washington

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

Where the Washington hospitality management program numbers come from

Which Washington hospitality management programs are on this list?

These are the hospitality management programs Washington 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 Washington offers.

How the prices and results of Washington 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 Washington

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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