Recreation Administration Master’s Degrees
There are 130 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Recreation Administration.
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Education Levels of Recreation Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,291 students earned theirRecreation 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 (this page) | 430 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Recreation Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Recreation Administration students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Recreation Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Clemson University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master'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.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 77 master'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 master's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master'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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master'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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 68 master'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.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Professional Golfers Career College is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. This school awarded 39 master'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.
Frostburg State University is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Recreation Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Recreation Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Recreation Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Recreation Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Recreation Administration here go on to 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 master’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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