Travel is one of the world’s biggest industries, and behind every smooth vacation, cruise, business trip, or dream honeymoon is someone who knows how to plan the details.
This guide brings together the top 10 travel agent schools in each state, with 500 schools in total, so you can easily explore training options across the U.S.
Did you know?
Global tourism has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, which means trained travel professionals can work in everything from luxury vacations and group tours to corporate travel and destination weddings.
If you’re ready to turn a love of travel into a real career path, any one of these schools is a great place to start.
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Alabama
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | Wallace State Community College |
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#2 | Liberty University |
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#3 | University of South Alabama |
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#4 | Alabama State University |
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#5 | Remington College |
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#6 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#7 | The Travel Institute |
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#8 | Penn Foster |
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#9 | The Knowledge Academy |
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#10 | Udemy |
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | Delaware County Community College |
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#2 | The Travel Institute |
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#3 | Southern Delaware |
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#4 | Delaware State University |
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#5 | Wilmington College Advantage |
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#6 | Wilmington University |
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#7 | Delaware State |
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#8 | Delaware Pathways |
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#9 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#10 | Penn Foster |
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | North Idaho College |
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#2 | Idaho State University |
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#3 | BYU Idaho |
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#4 | The Knowledge Academy |
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#5 | Liberty University |
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#6 | The Travel Institute |
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#7 | KHM Travel Group |
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#8 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#9 | Penn Foster |
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#10 | Johnson County Community College |
Illinois
Indiana
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | Indiana University Northwest |
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#2 | Purdue University |
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#3 | Indiana Tech |
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#4 | International Business College |
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#5 | The Knowledge Academy |
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#6 | The Travel Institute |
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#7 | Liberty University |
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#8 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#9 | Penn Foster |
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#10 | KHM Travel Group |
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | University of Montana |
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#2 | Montana State University |
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#3 | Gallatin College |
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#4 | Helena College |
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#5 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#6 | North Idaho College |
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#7 | Idaho State University |
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#8 | Liberty University |
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#9 | The Travel Institute |
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#10 | Penn Foster |
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | Utah Tour Guide Association |
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#2 | Utah Tech University |
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#3 | Utah Valley Univ |
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#4 | University of Utah |
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#5 | Matei Travel |
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#6 | Ensign College |
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#7 | Travel Agent Academy |
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#8 | The Travel Institute |
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#9 | Penn Foster |
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#10 | The Knowledge Academy |
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
| Rank | School | |
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#1 | University of Wyoming |
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#2 | Sheridan College |
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#3 | Casper College |
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#4 | Central Wyoming College |
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#5 | Western Wyoming Community College |
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#6 | Eastern Wyoming College |
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#7 | Wor-Wick Community College |
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#8 | The Travel Academy |
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#9 | Penn Foster |
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#10 | Travel Agent Academy |
Travel Agent Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $54,660
$34.6K
$38.1K
$54.7K
$60.1K
$66.1K
10%
25%
50%
75%
90%
Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
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| Alabama | 380 | $49,940 | $24.01 | $63,240 | $38,910 |
| Alaska | 190 | $51,210 | $24.62 | $61,860 | $44,670 |
| Arizona | 1,100 | $55,750 | $26.80 | $80,760 | $33,390 |
| Arkansas | 180 | $42,540 | $20.45 | $61,880 | $35,870 |
| California | 4,760 | $55,120 | $26.50 | $74,970 | $38,720 |
| Colorado | 1,100 | $59,200 | $28.46 | $80,660 | $42,930 |
| Connecticut | 650 | $63,810 | $30.68 | $86,630 | $42,060 |
| Delaware | 210 | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - |
| D.C. | 160 | $63,740 | $30.64 | $84,540 | $37,600 |
| Florida | 9,430 | $54,630 | $26.27 | $77,970 | $35,060 |
| Georgia | 2,300 | $50,200 | $24.13 | $76,700 | $30,170 |
| Hawaii | 580 | $55,520 | $26.69 | $94,990 | $29,120 |
| Idaho | 220 | $49,960 | $24.02 | $84,070 | $28,520 |
| Illinois | 2,120 | $53,680 | $25.81 | $77,630 | $37,200 |
| Indiana | 640 | $51,900 | $24.95 | $84,240 | $31,000 |
| Iowa | 290 | $46,950 | $22.57 | $62,180 | $32,710 |
| Kansas | 250 | $55,380 | $26.63 | $78,810 | $38,100 |
| Kentucky | 220 | $58,170 | $27.97 | $113,740 | $36,520 |
| Louisiana | 310 | $45,560 | $21.90 | $82,200 | $30,850 |
| Maine | 120 | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - |
| Maryland | 360 | $48,710 | $23.42 | $61,950 | $32,160 |
| Massachusetts | 1,810 | $58,810 | $28.27 | $80,500 | $35,520 |
| Michigan | 1,150 | $48,440 | $23.29 | $62,530 | $36,820 |
| Minnesota | 890 | $52,330 | $25.16 | $81,100 | $30,860 |
| Mississippi | 160 | $53,210 | $25.58 | $87,570 | $34,200 |
| Missouri | 1,500 | $47,460 | $22.82 | $64,760 | $28,600 |
| Montana | 200 | $58,660 | $28.20 | $88,230 | $30,230 |
| Nebraska | 240 | $47,600 | $22.89 | $59,320 | $36,220 |
| Nevada | ** | $65,270 | $31.38 | $63,400 | $42,420 |
| New Hampshire | 130 | $50,560 | $24.31 | $62,780 | $30,780 |
| New Jersey | 1,660 | $59,240 | $28.48 | $77,560 | $36,140 |
| New Mexico | 120 | $41,330 | $19.87 | $48,630 | $26,290 |
| New York | 3,180 | $61,270 | $29.46 | $95,780 | $36,680 |
| North Carolina | 1,250 | $57,940 | $27.85 | $87,540 | $35,170 |
| North Dakota | 150 | $48,690 | $23.41 | $75,440 | $34,920 |
| Ohio | 1,140 | $49,980 | $24.03 | $63,370 | $34,580 |
| Oklahoma | 600 | $37,570 | $18.06 | $56,020 | $21,120 |
| Oregon | 620 | $57,030 | $27.42 | $72,490 | $47,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,470 | $53,630 | $25.78 | $78,190 | $27,450 |
| Rhode Island | 250 | $59,320 | $28.52 | $79,990 | $40,370 |
| South Carolina | 680 | $41,640 | $20.02 | $62,150 | $26,120 |
| South Dakota | 200 | $47,540 | $22.86 | $61,840 | $36,700 |
| Tennessee | 540 | $55,210 | $26.55 | $69,180 | $42,400 |
| Texas | 4,310 | $52,330 | $25.16 | $70,090 | $31,740 |
| Utah | 440 | $54,700 | $26.30 | $74,440 | $35,210 |
| Vermont | 120 | $58,560 | $28.16 | $84,690 | $36,270 |
| Virginia | 1,050 | $49,300 | $23.70 | $75,910 | $30,140 |
| Washington | 1,710 | $60,690 | $29.18 | $92,390 | $45,190 |
| West Virginia | 250 | $42,340 | $20.36 | $50,820 | $29,130 |
| Wisconsin | 810 | $47,030 | $22.61 | $60,360 | $28,720 |
| Wyoming | 50 | $48,050 | $23.10 | $76,850 | $28,020 |
| Guam | 50 | $25,480 | $12.25 | $40,060 | $21,530 |
| Puerto Rico | 460 | $25,620 | $12.32 | $29,000 | $21,840 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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