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Recreational Therapy Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in North Carolina

11,010 people in the state and 244,780 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.

Recreational Therapy Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Recreational Therapy Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy grads earn an average of $153,366. Nationwide, they make an average of $133,436.

Recreational Therapy Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,355 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,957 in their first year after graduation. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,015 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Catawba College

Salisbury

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,965 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,650 a year in tuition.

Recreational Therapy Careers in NC

Some of the careers Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Recreational Therapists 4% $150,116

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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