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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in Pennsylvania

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

126 students earned Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy is the 317th most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

13,670 people in the state and 218,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.

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Wages for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Jobs in Pennsylvania

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy grads earn an average of $45,900 in the state and $50,640 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Careers in PA

Some of the careers therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Recreational Therapists 5% $46,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physical Therapy 1,146
Occupational Therapy 889
Other Rehabilitation Professions 75
Rehabilitation Science 58
Music Therapy 38
Art Therapy 36
Orthotist/Prosthetist 24
Dance Therapy 19

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