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Master’s Degrees in Recreation Administration

396 Yearly Graduations
$41,564 Median Salary
53% Women
There are 34 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in recreation admin. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 26% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.0% of recreation admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Recreation Admin Majors

In 2020-2021, 396 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 396
Graduate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree 13

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.

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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 53.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 185
Women 211
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The racial-ethnic distribution of recreation admin master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 55
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 273
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in recreation admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
72 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at WKU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,600 per year. The recreation admin program at Clemson University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
30 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The recreation admin program at North Carolina State University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
27 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,797 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at SCSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at FIU. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to recreation admin majors at UNT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#6

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from SRU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The recreation admin program at University of Arkansas awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,219 per year. The recreation admin program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,319 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from WIU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#11

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,028 per year. The recreation admin program at Frostburg State University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#12

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from NEC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Texas State. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
60% 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. The recreation admin program at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from South Dakota State. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University comes in at #16 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 $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from Central Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The recreation admin program at University of Idaho awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UNH.

#19

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for recreation admin majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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. The recreation admin program at Universidad Metropolitana awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in recreation admin from UF.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to recreation admin that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Health & Physical Education 9,242
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 198
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Outdoor Education 28

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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