Recreation Administration Doctor’s Degrees
There are 130 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Recreation Administration.
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Education Levels of Recreation Administration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,291 degrees were awarded toRecreation Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Recreation Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 184 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,644 |
| Master’s Degree | 430 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 18 |
Earnings of Recreation Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Recreation Administration of $42,118 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,229 |
| 4 years | $42,118 |
| 5 years | $48,563 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Recreation Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Recreation Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Recreation Administration students seeking a doctor's degree is Clemson University. This school awarded 143 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Professional Golfers Career College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Frostburg State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Recreation Administration Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2,129 |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | 161 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Recreation Administration that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 65,261 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 355 |
| Outdoor Education | 336 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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