Recreational Therapy Master’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Recreational Therapy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 722 degrees were awarded toRecreational 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 (this page) | 76 |
Earnings of Recreational Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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)
The data on debt ranges for Recreational Therapy majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Recreational Therapy. About 91.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreational Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master'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.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 36 master'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 is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 29 master'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.
Winston-Salem State University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Kean University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master'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 is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master'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.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master'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 Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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