Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration
Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 people earned their master's degree in recreation admin. This earns it the #164 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in recreation admin is $43,641. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $42,275 to a high of $45,452.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for recreation admin students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in recreation admin. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of recreation admin master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 263 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Recreation Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Western Kentucky University. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WKU. About 39% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Western Kentucky University make a median salary of 43,641.
Clemson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Clemson. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Clemson University make a median salary of 43,641.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NC State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. North Carolina State University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Southern Connecticut State University make a median salary of 43,641.
Florida International University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from FIU. About 50% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Florida International University make a median salary of 43,641.
University of North Texas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNT. Of these students, 41% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SRU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that SRU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
University of Arkansas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UARK. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 43,641.
The 9th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNC Greensboro. About 91% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Greensboro recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
Western Illinois University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WIU. Western Illinois University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
The 11th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Frostburg State University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Frostburg State. About 26% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Frostburg State University make a median salary of 43,641.
The 12th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is New England College. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NEC. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NEC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Texas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Texas State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Texas State University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UW - La Crosse. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - La Crosse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
South Dakota State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from South Dakota State. South Dakota State University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
The 16th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Central Michigan. Data shows that Central Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
The 17th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from U of I. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U of I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNH. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UNH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
The 19th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to recreation admin that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,192 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 174 |
| Outdoor Education | 65 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 25 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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