Recreation Administration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
What traits are you looking for in a school for Recreation Administration, you may want to check out the program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is located in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 recreation administration degrees were granted at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
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Online & Distance Learning at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Distance learning is available at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. Among 4,303 students, 63 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,243 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Recreation Administration Rankings at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
These rankings give you a sense of how Johnson & Wales University-Providence’s Recreation Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 57 |
Earnings for Recreation Administration Graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Students who complete Johnson & Wales University-Providence’s Recreation Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,446 |
| 2 years | $34,153 |
| 3 years | $41,628 |
| 4 years | $43,253 |
| 5 years | $50,488 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Recreation Administration graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence take home a median $43,253, compared with $44,677 for all Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Recreation Administration graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Recreation Administration graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Recreation Administration graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are 53% women (18) and 47% men (16).
Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Of the 34 bachelor’s recreation administration graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, 53% were women (18) and 47% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 24% of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Recreation Administration Concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
This Recreation Administration program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks & Rec Facilities Management | 34 |
Best-Paid Careers for Recreation Administration Graduates
Those who complete Recreation Administration program at Johnson & Wales University-Providence pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Recreation Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,138 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $24,378 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.