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Recreational Therapy in New Jersey

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Recreational Therapy Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 20 students earned their Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in NJ.

In this state, Recreational Therapy is the 57th most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.0%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in New Jersey

4,890 people in the state and 218,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy.

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Wages for Recreational Therapy Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy grads earn an average of $58,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $50,640.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

Recreational Therapy Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Recreational Therapists 4% $58,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Physical Therapy 176
Occupational Therapy 123
Other Rehabilitation Professions 92
Art Therapy 32
Music Therapy 6
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