Master’s Degrees in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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Education Levels of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Majors
In 2020-2021, 49 master's degrees were awarded to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors. This makes it the 97th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 706 |
| Associate Degree | 82 |
| Master’s Degree | 49 |
| Basic Certificate | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
Texas State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. The therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy program at Texas State University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. 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 therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy program at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Temple University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy program at Temple University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. 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. The therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy from Southern University and A & M College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Springfield College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,150 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors at Springfield College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lindenwood University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors at Lindenwood University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 7,040 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 713 |
| Art Therapy | 454 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 274 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 214 |
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.
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