Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Schools in North Carolina
156 students earned Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.
In this state, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy is the 397th most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.
Gender Distribution
In North Carolina, a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors in North Carolina is as follows:
- Asian: 0.6%
- Black or African American: 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
- White: 67.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
- Other Races: 5.8%
Jobs for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Grads in North Carolina
In this state, there are 10,490 people employed in jobs related to a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy degree, compared to 218,320 nationwide.
Wages for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Jobs in North Carolina
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy grads earn an average of $47,600 in the state and $50,640 nationwide.
Most Popular Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Programs in NC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Careers in NC
Some of the careers therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors go into include:
Job Title | NC Job Growth | NC Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 28% | $105,520 |
Recreational Therapists | 0% | $44,960 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.
Major | Annual Graduates in NC |
---|---|
Physical Therapy | 426 |
Occupational Therapy | 181 |
Rehabilitation Counseling | 66 |
Kinesiotherapy | 14 |
Music Therapy | 3 |
Rehabilitation Science | 2 |
View all majors related to Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
View Nationwide Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Report
References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.