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Recreational Therapy Schools in Utah

53 students earned Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Recreational Therapy is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Recreational Therapy Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 53

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 86.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Recreational Therapy Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 2,500 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 Utah

In this state, therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy grads earn an average of $48,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $50,640.

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There are 2 colleges in Utah that offer therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Recreational Therapy Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Recreational Therapists 16% $47,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Physical Therapy 150
Occupational Therapy 59
Rehabilitation Counseling 21
Music Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 4

View all majors related to Recreational Therapy

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