Bachelor’s Degrees in Recreation Administration
Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,876 people earned their bachelor's degree in recreation admin. This makes it the 128th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in recreation admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,876 |
| Master’s Degree | 360 |
| Associate Degree | 146 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Recreation Admin Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in recreation admin is $33,161. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,963 and the high is $36,220.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in recreation admin is $31,595. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,800 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,950.
The median monthly payment of a recreation admin graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $376.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. About 56.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,051 |
| Women | 825 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of recreation admin bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 |
| White | 1,284 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Most Popular Recreation Admin Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in recreation admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for recreation admin students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from FIU. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
Clemson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Clemson. About 49% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
Illinois State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Illinois State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Illinois State University recreation admin graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,161.
The 4th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Penn State University Park. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 33,161.
University of West Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from University of West Georgia. About 16% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
Texas State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Texas State. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Colorado State. Of these students, 61% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
The 8th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana State University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Indiana State. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Indiana State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
The 9th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from JWU Providence. Of these students, 51% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that JWU Providence graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from UNH. About 73% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus make a median salary of 33,161.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from UNCW. About 56% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Wilmington recreation admin graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,161.
The 12th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from UNT. About 19% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at University of North Texas make a median salary of 33,161.
Appalachian State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Appalachian State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that Appalachian State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
University of Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from UF. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at University of Florida make a median salary of 33,161.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Middle Tennessee State University. About 9% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of 33,161.
Old Dominion University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Old Dominion. About 69% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Old Dominion graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,161.
Western Carolina University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from WCU. Of these students, 29% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in recreation admin at Western Carolina University make a median salary of 33,161.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from BYU - I. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Brigham Young University - Idaho recreation admin graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,161.
The 19th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from SCSU. About 56% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Connecticut State University recreation admin graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,161.
Henderson State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in recreation admin from Henderson State University. About 21% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Henderson State University recreation admin graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,161.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to recreation admin that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 48,205 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 1,872 |
| Outdoor Education | 151 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 148 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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