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Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration

396 Yearly Graduations
$41,564 Median Salary
53% Women
A master's degree in recreation admin is offered at 34 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of recreation admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors

In 2020-2021, 396 master's degrees were awarded to recreation admin majors. 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 2,416
Master’s Degree 396
Associate Degree 177
Basic Certificate 77
Graduate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree 13
Undergraduate Certificate 11

Earnings of Recreation Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in recreation admin is $41,564. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,741 and the high is $43,732.

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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 53.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 185
Women 211
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The racial-ethnic distribution of recreation admin master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 55
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 273
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in recreation admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
72 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. The recreation admin program at Western Kentucky University awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Clemson. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
30 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NC State. About 53% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
27 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,797 per year. The recreation admin program at Southern Connecticut State University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,912 per year. The recreation admin program at Florida International University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The recreation admin program at University of North Texas awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at SRU. Of these students, 40% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UARK. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNC Greensboro. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#10

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,319 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at WIU. Of these students, 71% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,028 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Frostburg State. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at NEC. Of these students, 31% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at Texas State. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 $7,585 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UW - La Crosse.

#15

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at South Dakota State. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at Central Michigan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from U of I. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at UNH.

#19

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Universidad Metropolitana is the 19th 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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UMET. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at UF.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to recreation admin that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 9,242
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 198
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Outdoor Education 28

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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