Central Penn University has a satellite location in Lancaster that offers a travel and tourism degree. The success rate of finding employment for graduates with this degree is 91 percent, according to the Central Penn University website. Students can receive an associate degree in 15 months. The Central Penn University program is recognized by the Institute of Certified Travel Agents.
Central Penn Lancaster
1905 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
800-759-2727
centralpenn.edu
The PACE Institute is a business college in Reading, Pennsylvania, that offers Travel and Tourism as a dual major for an associate degree in specialized business. The goal of the program is to prepare students to work in the travel and tourism field in management positions at travel agencies, resorts and business offices for tourism sites. PACE is a licensed business school that offers specialized degrees in 30 different careers.
PACE Institute
606 Court St.
Reading, PA 19601
610-375-1212
paceinstitute.com
Dating back to 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the oldest of the historically black colleges and universities in America, according to the university's web site. The university offers a bachelor of science degree in Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Management. The training includes internships in the field to give students on-the-job experience. Students also have the opportunity to join the international hospitality management society, Eta Sigma Delta.
Cheyney University
1837 University Circle
P.O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319
610-399-2275
cheyney.edu
HACC offers a hospitality and tourism associate degree accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Students learn all facets of the industry from accounting to geography. HACC also offers a 37-credit certificate program that trains students for positions as agents in the travel industry. Some of the required classes can be taken at HACC's Lancaster Campus.
HACC Harrisburg Campus
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
717-780-2300
hacc.edu