Recreation Administration Associate Degrees
There are 130 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Recreation Administration. This degree is more popular with male students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.3% of Recreation Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Recreation Administration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,291 degrees were awarded toRecreation Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Recreation Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 184 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,644 |
| Master’s Degree | 430 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Recreation Administration Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Recreation Administration of $42,118 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,229 |
| 4 years | $42,118 |
| 5 years | $48,563 |
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 Recreation Administration students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Recreation Administration. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 143 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreation Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 32 | 17.4% |
| International Students | 6 | 3.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreation Administration Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a associate degree in Recreation Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Recreation Administration students seeking a associate degree is Clemson University. This school awarded 143 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 69 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 67 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Professional Golfers Career College is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Recreation Administration 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Recreation Administration 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 is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Frostburg State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Recreation Administration Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2,129 |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | 161 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Recreation Administration that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 65,261 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 355 |
| Outdoor Education | 336 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | — |
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.
