Recreation Administration Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 130 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration. This degree is more popular with male students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Recreation Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Recreation Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,291 people earned theirRecreation 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 | 184 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,644 |
| Master’s Degree | 430 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Recreation Administration Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration of $42,118 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 | $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)
The data on debt ranges for Recreation Administration majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Recreation Administration. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 907 |
| Women | 737 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Recreation Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 68.6% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 47 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 25 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Recreation Administration Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Clemson University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Recreation Administration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 97 bachelor's 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 86 bachelor's 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 72 bachelor's 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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 68 bachelor's 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.
Appalachian State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's 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.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's 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.
Professional Golfers Career College is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 52 bachelor's 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.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 39 bachelor's 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.
Frostburg State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's 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.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Recreation Administration Majors to Study
| 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 bachelor’s 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.
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