Recreational Therapy Associate Degrees
There are 52 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Recreational Therapy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Recreational Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 722 students earned theirRecreational Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Recreational Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Recreational Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Recreational Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Recreational Therapy students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Recreational Therapy. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 27.1% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 25.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreational Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a associate degree in Recreational Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Valley State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winston-Salem State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Longwood University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Recreational Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 941 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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