Recreational Therapy Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.
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Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 722 people earned theirRecreational Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Recreational Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Recreational Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy of $70,102 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 | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Recreational Therapy majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Recreational Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Recreational Therapy students seeking a bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. This school awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy 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 Wisconsin-La Crosse is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winston-Salem State University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy 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 Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy 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 Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Recreational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Longwood University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Recreational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Recreational Therapy that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 651 |
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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