Recreational Therapy Basic Certificates
There are 52 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Recreational Therapy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Recreational Therapy Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Recreational Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 16.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 16.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreational Therapy Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 67 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 45 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 43 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 38 basic certificates 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 36 basic certificates 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.
East Carolina University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 36 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 29 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winston-Salem State University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 28 basic certificates 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.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 20 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 16 basic certificates 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.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 15 basic certificates 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Longwood University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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