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Online Doctoral Degree Programs in Travel & Tourism


Travel and tourism is a growing field in which travel agents serve as facilitators for those in need of travel assistance. Organizing transportation, purchasing airline and cruise ship tickets, investigating and recommending tourist destinations, and implementing travel arrangements for government and industry are all daily responsibilities of travel agents. Travel and tourism jobs increasingly takes on an international flavor with the associated challenges of language, currency exchange rates, and changing economic and societal conditions.

Education & Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism

Employers of travel agents are typically employment services, scheduled air transportation and airlines, insurance companies, travel services, and professional management companies. The highest paying employers of travel agents include the professional management companies, scientific research and development groups, and the sightseeing transportation industry.

In 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage in the travel and tourism industry was $30,790. The scientific research and development industry paid the highest mean wage that year at $45,570. Today, some vocational schools offer travel and tourism degree programs, and a number of colleges and universities offer degrees as well.

 

 

 

 



Strayer University
Strayer University Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

  • MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • MSM: Marketing Management Concentration
  • MBA: Professional Studies
  • MBA: Management
  • MSM: Leadership Concentration
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

  • Doctor of Business Administration
  • Master of Mgmt
  • M.B.A.
Capella University
Capella University

Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.



  • DBA - Marketing
  • PhD - Marketing
  • PhD - General Business Management
  • DBA - Strategy and Innovation
  • PhD - Leadership
Keiser University Graduate School
Keiser University Graduate School Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

  • Doctor of Business Administration, DBA
  • Management, MS (Online)
  • Master of Business Administration, MBA (Online)
  • Management and Leadership, Graduate Business Certificate
Northcentral University
Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business.



  • Management - D.B.A.
  • Management - PhD in Bus. Admin.
  • Applied Computer Science - PhD in Bus. Admin.
  • General Business - D.B.A.
  • Computer & Information Security - PhD in Bus. Admin.
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University

Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs that can be completed 100% online. Degree programs are available in the fields of education, nursing and health sciences, business, fine arts and production, and liberal arts.



  • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Management
Walden University
Walden University Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

  • Ph.D. in Management - Knowledge Management
  • Ph.D. in Management - Learning Management
  • Ph.D. in Management - General
  • Ph.D. in Management - Self-Designed
  • D.B.A. - Self-Designed
The University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool Advance your career and increase your earning potential with a masters or a doctoral degree from the University of Liverpool. Study online in small groups of business professionals.

  • Doctorate of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Business Administration (Business in Emerging Markets)
Baker College Online
Baker College Online Baker College Online is fully accredited and offers over 40 programs that will help you earn your Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree affordably. Learn more now.

  • Doctor of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration - General Business
Everest University Online
Everest University Online Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

  • Business Administration (Master's)