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Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation

Love creating memorable experiences? This pathway is for those interested in travel, event planning, sports, food and beverage, outdoor recreation, and guest services. It’s where a passion for people, place, and storytelling meets business savvy and creative energy. Whether you want to host unforgettable events, manage resorts, or guide outdoor adventures, there are exciting career opportunities waiting for you. 

This pathway will help you…

  • Explore Opportunities: Job and internship listings, skill-building programs, and career spotlight videos.
  • Connect & Get Involved: Student organizations, professional associations, degree and certificate programs.
  • Get Career-Ready: Sample resumes, interview guidance, and advice blogs with expert tips.
  • Be Informed: UM graduate outcome data and labor market insights to inform your direction. 

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Our Outcomes

This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The response rates across years exhibit significant variability.  Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

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  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Employment Industry
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  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Contact & Location

Phone
(406) 243-2022
Email
elcs@umontana.edu
Address

Aber Hall, 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm