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Recreation Administration Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 356 students earned their Recreation Admin degrees in NC.

A Recreation Administration major is the 63rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Recreation Administration Majors in North Carolina

Recreation Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Associate Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a recreation admin major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of recreation admin majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Recreation Administration Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 69,100 people employed in jobs related to a recreation admin degree, compared to 2,854,000 nationwide.

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Wages for Recreation Administration Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, recreation admin grads earn an average of $121,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer recreation admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,332. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,396 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

#8

Chowan University

Murfreesboro
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,100 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate.

#9

Lees - McRae College

Banner Elk
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
838 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Lees - McRae College will pay a net price of $23,347. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,329. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at BAC. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $9,466. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,004 after earning their degree at this institution.

Recreation Administration Careers in NC

Some of the careers recreation admin majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 14% $49,830
General and Operations Managers 13% $108,750
Managers 12% $113,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to recreation admin.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health & Physical Education 2,940
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 125
Outdoor Education 21

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