Best colleges for Casino Operations and Services
Ranked by graduate earnings
Compare 1 U.S. colleges offering Casino Operations and Services by graduate earnings, cost, and outcomes. Federal data across 1 states.
About Casino Operations and Services programs
The Casino Operations and Services program prepares students for a dynamic career in the gaming and entertainment industry. This program is ideal for individuals interested in the operational aspects of casinos, including game management, customer service, and financial transactions. Students will gain practical skills essential for creating an engaging environment for patrons while ensuring compliance with gaming regulations.
Students will develop core skills in customer service, mathematics, and critical thinking. Coursework includes training in casino dealing, game operations, and customer interaction, equipping graduates with the knowledge needed to excel in various casino roles.
Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, predominant credential. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
Specializations within Casino Operations and Services
1 of the 3 6-digit CIP codes under CIP 12.06 have U.S. graduates (NCES CIP 2020, IPEDS 2024–25). Each links to its own page, ranked by graduates.
Show all 3 codes (2 with no U.S. programs reported)+
- Casino Operations and Services12.0601
- Casino Operations and Services12.0699
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
Offered across 1 states
The same program, compared state by state. Pick a state for in-state earnings and institutions.
| State | Institutions | Median earnings | Top institution by earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisianalimited | 1 | — | — |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 39-3011, Gambling Dealers, and its national outlook.
Career opportunities in the casino industry include positions in casino operations and dealing. The job outlook shows little or no change, with approximately 14,100 annual openings and a median wage of $33,280. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for entry-level positions.
Top-paying metros
Related careers
CIP-to-SOC crosswalk for Casino Operations and Services
The SOC occupations NCES officially maps to CIP 12.06.
Under the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk, CIP 12.06 (Casino Operations and Services) maps to 4 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) occupations, the jobs the U.S. Department of Labor links to this field of study.
| SOC code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 33-9031 | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators |
| 39-1013 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers |
| 39-3011 | Gambling Dealersprimary |
| 43-3041 | Gambling Cage Workers |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk.
Skills & knowledge in Casino Operations and Services programs
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this program most leads to.
Skills you'll build
Knowledge areas
What graduates do on the job
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
- Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
Common questions
What types of specializations are available in this program?+
Specializations include Casino Operations and Services, General, Casino Dealing, and Casino Operations and Services, Other.
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop skills in speaking, active listening, mathematics, critical thinking, and customer service.
What tasks will I be trained to perform?+
Training includes greeting customers, managing bets, paying winnings, and inspecting gaming equipment.
What is the typical educational requirement for careers in this field?+
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
What is the CIP code for Casino Operations and Services?+
Casino Operations and Services maps to CIP 12.06 in the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP), the U.S. Department of Education taxonomy used for College Scorecard Field of Study earnings and IPEDS completions.
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