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Recreational Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 20,780 people employed in jobs related to a Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degree, compared to 244,780 nationwide.

Recreational Therapy Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Recreational Therapy Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy grad in the state is $118,184, compared to a typical salary of $133,436 nationwide.

Recreational Therapy Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,776 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,261 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Recreational Therapy Careers in PA

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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