For specific questions please call or write us at:
Hospitality Services Program Coordinator
3400 South Espina MSC 3DA
P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-0001
505-527-7518
505-527-7515 (fax)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the
Hospitality Industry?
It encompasses many fields in the areas of Hotel, Restaurant,
Cruise, Airline and Travel, Resort and Tourism Management. Some
typical jobs are: Hotel Manager, Cruise Director, Executive
Housekeeper, Restaurant Manager, Front Desk Clerk, Banquet
Captain, Hotel Sales Agent, Concierge, Airlines Gate Agent, and
many others.
What skills do I need to gain work
in this Industry?
More than skills, successful hospitality services students need a
positive attitude, a outgoing personality, the genuine desire to
make others pleased with their experience, and most important - an
enthusiastic approach to all they do.
What salary could I earn with an
A.A.S. degree?
Students graduating from DABCC have started new positions with
salaries ranging from the high "teens" to the mid $30,000's. It
all depends on experience, skills, talent and personality.
How long does it take to receive an
A.A.S. degree?
There are 4 semesters of courses required (at 15+ credits per
semester) necessary for the degree. If remedial or preparatory
classes are required (based on the students entry test scores) it
will take longer to achieve the degree. It is possible to expedite
the process by attending summer sessions as well as fall and
spring semesters
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