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Recreational Therapy in North Carolina

Recreational Therapy Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 11,010 people employed in jobs related to a Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degree, compared to 244,780 nationwide.

Recreational Therapy Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Recreational Therapy Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy grad in the state is $153,366, compared to a typical salary of $133,436 nationwide.

Recreational Therapy Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 6 colleges in North Carolina offering Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,602 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,355 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,957 a year. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,015 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#5

Catawba College

Salisbury

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,621 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,965 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,650 a year.

Recreational Therapy Careers in NC

Some of the careers Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreational Therapists $150,116
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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