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Recreation Administration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Recreation Administration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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.

Recreation Administration earnings compared with all majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

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).

Johnson & Wales University-Providence gender breakdown of Recreation Administration Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Recreation Administration majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

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

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