Recreational Therapy at Aurora University
If you are interested in studying Recreational Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Aurora University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Aurora University sits in Aurora, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 recreational therapy degrees were granted at Aurora University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Aurora University
Many students take online classes at Aurora University. Of 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Recreational Therapy Rankings at Aurora University
Rankings can help you compare Aurora University’s Recreational Therapy program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 37 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Recreational Therapy graduates at Aurora University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Recreational Therapy graduates at Aurora University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Recreational Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Aurora University
Of the 12 bachelor’s recreational therapy graduates at Aurora University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Recreational Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 42% of Recreational Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Recreational Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Recreational Therapy program at Aurora University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Recreational Therapy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Recreational Therapists | $150,116 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.