Recreational Therapy Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 52 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% 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 | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Recreational Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Recreational Therapy majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy. About 89.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 524 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 63.5% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreational Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Recreational Therapy students seeking a bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's 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 Wisconsin-La Crosse is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's 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.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's 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.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's 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 Iowa is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's 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 Toledo is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 20 bachelor's 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.
University of Utah comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's 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.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Longwood University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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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