Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

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#1

#1 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grants about 235 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$13,125

Median Starting Salary

$63,854

#2

#2 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$18,407

Median Starting Salary

$62,966

#3

#3 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

At Winston-Salem State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

810–1,000

Est. Net Price *

$12,948

Median Starting Salary

$57,955

#4

#4 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,200–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$18,606

Median Starting Salary

$58,375

#5

#5 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

At Longwood University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,030–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$22,900

Median Starting Salary

$63,882

#6

#6 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

860–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$4,076

Median Starting Salary

$54,239

#7

#7 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 359 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

960–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$11,593

Median Starting Salary

$59,025

#8

#8 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 277 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,927

Median Starting Salary

$57,731

#9

#9 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,050–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,470

Median Starting Salary

$59,454

#10

#10 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$29,641

Median Starting Salary

$61,394

#11

#11 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Annually, Virginia Wesleyan University grants about 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,190–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,862

Median Starting Salary

$59,370

#12

#12 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

At Southern University and A & M College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

840–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$18,937

Median Starting Salary

$55,713

#13

#13 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Every year, Catawba College awards around 45 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$18,319

Median Starting Salary

$60,603

#14

#14 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID

At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$7,295

Median Starting Salary

$58,135

#15

#15 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

960–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,995

Median Starting Salary

$60,895

#16

#16 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 252 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$12,252

Median Starting Salary

$58,784

#17

#17 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Every year, St- Thomas Aquinas College grants about 33 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$21,257

Median Starting Salary

$63,279

#18

#18 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Utah awards 413 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,130–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,341

Median Starting Salary

$55,126

#19

#19 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN

At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Industrial Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

950–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$22,148

Median Starting Salary

$52,153

#20

#20 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Engineering, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 75 degrees every year to graduating Engineering, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,080–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$26,374

Median Starting Salary

$62,539

#21

#21 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$15,826

Median Starting Salary

$60,590

#22

#22 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Each year, Springfield College awards around 48 degrees to those majoring in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,120–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$29,198

Median Starting Salary

$59,450

#23

#23 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Regis College
Weston, MA

At Regis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

860–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$30,212

Median Starting Salary

$60,965

#24

#24 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Unity College
New Gloucester, ME

At Unity College, the most popular majors students study are Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services, and Wildlife Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$17,734

Median Starting Salary

$63,306

#25

#25 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Utica University
Utica, NY

At Utica University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,510

Median Starting Salary

$60,145

#26

#26 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

At Aurora University, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Work, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Aurora University grants 203 degrees per year to Social Work majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$19,220

Median Starting Salary

$59,610

#27

#27 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY

Annually, SUNY Cortland grants about 165 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,100–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,474

Median Starting Salary

$64,177

#28

#28 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Each year, Ithaca College grants around 120 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$34,297

Median Starting Salary

$67,372

#29

#29 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,643

Median Starting Salary

$56,086

#30

#30 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 188 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$58,595

#31

#31 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$54,246

#32

#32 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$21,036

Median Starting Salary

$64,042

#33

#33 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 158 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$12,006

Median Starting Salary

$56,935

#34

#34 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

920–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$17,388

Median Starting Salary

$58,237

#35

#35 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$13,786

Median Starting Salary

$58,403

#36

#36 Best College for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,321

Median Starting Salary

$58,572

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About Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy programs prepare individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Includes instruction in the foundations of therapeutic recreation, leisure education and counseling, program planning, therapeutic recreational modalities, basic anatomy and physiology, psychology, medical terminology, human growth and development, patient observation and evaluation, special needs populations, and professional standards and ethics.

For all the 740 degrees awarded in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 740 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 89% percent identify as women and 11% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, North Carolina has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy is $38,300.

Popularity of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors, some of the most in demand careers include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Recreational Therapists . Not only that, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy graduates may land a top paying job, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary or Recreational Therapists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
740
Female Students
655 (88%)
Male Students
85 (11%)

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