Recreation Administration at Lees-McRae College
If you are interested in studying Recreation Administration, you may want to check out the program at Lees-McRae College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lees-McRae College is in Banner Elk, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 recreation administration degrees were awarded at Lees-McRae College.
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Studying Online at Lees-McRae College
Online coursework is an option at Lees-McRae College. Among 910 students, 190 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Recreation Administration Rankings at Lees-McRae College
Rankings can help you compare Lees-McRae College’s Recreation Administration program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 57 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Recreation Administration graduates at Lees-McRae College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Recreation Administration graduates at Lees-McRae College are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Program at Lees-McRae College
Among the 12 bachelor’s recreation administration degrees awarded at Lees-McRae College, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College, lower than 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 Lees-McRae College
This Recreation Administration program at Lees-McRae College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks & Rec Facilities Management | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Recreation Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Recreation Administration program at Lees-McRae College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.