Resumo: For Latin American countries, the tourism sector represents an opportunity for growth and economic and social development. However, in countries like Colombia, research and training of skilled personnel in this sector is still weak. The article identifies the academic programs focused on tourism offered in Colombia, and analyzes the statistical behavior of the graduates of these types of programs. The methodology for the study focuses on secondary sources such as general information system of higher education 'SNIES' of the Ministry of National Education 'men' Colombia and the website of the Colombian higher education institutions that offer tourism programs. Finally, the article shows that tourism programs in technology level are the most offered, followed by both professional technicians and professional. At postgraduate level there is a preference for specialized programs.
