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Recreational Therapy Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 106 students earned their Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Recreational Therapy is the 36th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors in Michigan

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 106

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 86.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 6,150 people employed in jobs related to a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy degree, compared to 218,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Recreational Therapy Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy grad in the state is $51,280, compared to a typical salary of $50,640 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Michigan that offer therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Grand Valley State University

Allendale
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

A typical student attending GVSU will pay a net price of $17,356. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 76% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#4

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

Recreational Therapy Careers in MI

Some of the careers therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Recreational Therapists 8% $49,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Occupational Therapy 498
Physical Therapy 341
Rehabilitation Science 57
Music Therapy 27
Orthotist/Prosthetist 21
Rehabilitation Counseling 9
Other Rehabilitation Professions 5
Assistive Rehabilitation Engineering 3

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