Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration
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Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 344 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 | 344 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Recreation Admin Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in recreation admin is $41,564. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,741 to a high of $43,732.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in recreation admin is $36,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,625.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in recreation admin. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 145 |
| Women | 199 |
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 | 241 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
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 $11,112 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, 26% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Clemson. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Southern Connecticut State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in recreation admin. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,299 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SCSU.
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, 47% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 58% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNT. Of these students, 59% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,875 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, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 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, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,609 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WIU. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,208 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. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NEC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $7,585 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,651 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 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. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UMET.
Recreation Admin Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 344 |
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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