Purdue University
Purdue University's White Lodging, J.W. Marriott Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, based in West Lafayette, Indiana, has climbed to third in the United States and seventh globally in the 2025 Shanghai Rankings, a reflection of a programme that pairs rigorous research with genuine industry backing.
A school built with industry at the table
The school's name itself signals its industry roots: it carries the backing of both White Lodging, a major hotel operating company, and the J.W. Marriott family, whose name is inseparable from global hospitality. That relationship shows up throughout the programme, from guest faculty to the professional development events and career fairs that connect students directly with hiring employers.
Research that shapes the wider industry
Faculty in the school have been recognised among the world's top scientists in their field, and the school runs dedicated research centres in foodservice, lodging and tourism where graduate students work alongside faculty on funded projects. This combination of applied teaching and genuine research depth gives the degree a credibility that reaches well beyond the classroom.
Studying at Purdue HTM brings together several distinct strengths:
- Ranked third in the United States and seventh globally in the 2025 Shanghai Rankings
- Direct industry backing from White Lodging and the J.W. Marriott family
- Dedicated research centres in foodservice, lodging and tourism
- Regular professional development weeks and industry career fairs
- A wide network across hospitality, food science and tourism disciplines
A launchpad into global hospitality leadership
Graduates move into leadership roles across hotels, foodservice, tourism and events worldwide, carrying with them the research depth and industry relationships that come with one of the most highly ranked hospitality schools in the United States. For candidates seeking a hospitality education built on genuine academic and industry authority, Purdue HTM offers a distinguished path.
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