Recreation Administration at Minnesota State University-Mankato
What traits are you looking for in a school for Recreation Administration, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is in Mankato, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 recreation administration degrees were granted at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Distance learning is available at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Recreation Administration Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Recreation Administration program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 57 |
Earnings for Recreation Administration Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’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 | $36,914 |
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $38,362 |
| 4 years | $45,342 |
| 5 years | $51,659 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Recreation Administration graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $45,342, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Recreation Administration graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Recreation Administration graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Recreation Administration graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).
Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 20 bachelor’s recreation administration degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Recreation Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Recreation Administration program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks & Rec Facilities Management | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Recreation Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Recreation Administration program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. Here 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.