Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration
Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 people earned their master's degree in recreation admin. This makes it the 164th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in recreation admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 21 |
Earnings of Recreation Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in recreation admin is $43,641. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $42,275 and the high is $45,452.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in recreation admin. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of recreation admin master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 263 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Recreation Admin Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in recreation admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Kentucky University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WKU. Of these students, 39% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Kentucky University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Clemson. About 65% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clemson University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
North Carolina State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NC State. About 70% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Southern Connecticut State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SCSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Southern Connecticut State University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
Florida International University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from FIU. Of these students, 50% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
The 6th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SRU. About 53% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 43,641.
The 6th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNT. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of North Texas make a median salary of 43,641.
University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UARK. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arkansas recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Western Illinois University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WIU. Data shows that WIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Frostburg State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Frostburg State. Of these students, 26% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Frostburg State University recreation admin graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,641.
New England College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NEC. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at New England College make a median salary of 43,641.
Texas State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Texas State. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
The 13th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UW - La Crosse. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse make a median salary of 43,641.
The 15th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from South Dakota State. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,641.
Central Michigan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Central Michigan. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at Central Michigan University make a median salary of 43,641.
University of Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from U of I. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of Idaho make a median salary of 43,641.
The 17th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNH. About 71% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus make a median salary of 43,641.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in recreation admin. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UF. Of these students, 73% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in recreation admin at University of Florida make a median salary of 43,641.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to recreation admin that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health & Physical Education | 9,192 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 174 |
| Outdoor Education | 65 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 25 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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