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Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degrees in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

673 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy is offered at 39 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.2% of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 673 people earned their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. This makes it the 303rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 673
Associate Degree 68
Master’s Degree 43
Basic Certificate 20
Graduate Certificate 10
Undergraduate Certificate 8

Earnings of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. About 87.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 82
Women 591
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The racial-ethnic distribution of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 87
Hispanic or Latino 77
White 458
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 39 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
60 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from UW - La Crosse. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#2

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
57 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from UNCW. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
50 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Temple. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
49 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from ECU. About 94% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
44 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Toledo. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from University of Toledo. About 91% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
42 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Valley State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from GVSU. Of these students, 94% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
35 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Central Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lehman College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Lehman. Of these students, 71% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from SRU. About 94% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
28 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from U of U. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#11

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
27 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Carolina University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from WCU. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Winston - Salem State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from WSSU. Of these students, 91% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

21 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from BYU - I. Of these students, 83% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
20 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern University and A & M College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Southern University and A & M College. About 84% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kean University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Kean. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Eastern Michigan. About 95% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia
15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Longwood University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Longwood.

#20

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aurora University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Aurora. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Rehabilitation Science 970
Occupational Therapy 612
Music Therapy 489
Other Rehabilitation Professions 342
Physical Therapy 292

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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