Recreational Therapy at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Recreational Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Western Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 recreational therapy degrees were granted at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Recreational Therapy Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Recreational Therapy program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 24 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 37 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Recreational Therapy graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Recreational Therapy graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Recreational Therapy Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Among the 5 associate’s recreational therapy degrees awarded at Western Piedmont Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Recreational Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Recreational Therapy associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College, below the national average of 60%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Recreational Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Recreational Therapy program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Recreational Therapy majors, 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.
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